Respite Care in Clarksville, TN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clarksville, TN: the local picture

16,885

residents 65 or older (9.6% of Clarksville)

72%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Montgomery County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clarksville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clarksville live with someone: 72% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 6,286 Clarksville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (38% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Clarksville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Clarksville compared with Montgomery County and Tennessee

Census figure	Clarksville	Montgomery County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	38%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	27%	29%
Residents 65 or older	9.6%	10%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	7.1%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	3.8%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,354	$56,711	—

Older residents in towns around Clarksville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oak Grove, KY	8.6 mi	363	40%
Fort Campbell North, KY	9.9 mi	0	—
Hopkinsville, KY	20 mi	5,077	45%
Pleasant View, TN	21 mi	865	37%
Coopertown, TN	24 mi	619	30%
Springfield, TN	27 mi	2,251	44%

Hospices serving Clarksville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suncrest Hospice	Clarksville, TN	3.1 mi	(931) 552-9551
Caris Healthcare	Springfield, TN	26 mi	(615) 384-3833
Aveanna Hospice	Springfield, TN	26 mi	(615) 384-9425
Gentiva	Nashville, TN	39 mi	(615) 889-5995
Adoration Hospice	Madison, TN	41 mi	(615) 242-5936

Nursing homes near Clarksville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ahava Healthcare Of Clarksville	Clarksville, TN	3.8 mi	2 of 5	122	(931) 647-0269
Park Meadows Post Acute	Clarksville, TN	4.1 mi	3 of 5	113	(931) 552-3002
Brigadier General Wendell H Gilbert TN State Veter	Clarksville, TN	4.4 mi	4 of 5	108	(931) 245-4700
Spring Meadows Health And Rehabilitation	Clarksville, TN	5.6 mi	2 of 5	121	(931) 552-0219

Straight-line miles from the center of Clarksville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Clarksville

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,780 monthly median income of Clarksville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Clarksville: common questions

Which hospices serve Clarksville?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Clarksville ZIP codes, including Suncrest Hospice, Caris Healthcare, Aveanna Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Clarksville?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,780 monthly median income of Clarksville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Clarksville. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee covers Tennessee.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Clarksville, TN