Respite Care in Clifton, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clifton, TN: the local picture

321

residents 65 or older (12% of Clifton)

67%

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

56%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Wayne County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clifton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clifton live with someone: 67% 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 123 Clifton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (56%) (39% in Wayne County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Clifton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Clifton compared with Wayne County and Tennessee

Census figure	Clifton	Wayne County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	39%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	34%	29%
Residents 65 or older	12%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	23%	11%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	8.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,688	$32,045	—

Older residents in towns around Clifton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Savannah, TN	17 mi	1,398	33%
Parsons, TN	20 mi	639	31%
Hohenwald, TN	27 mi	822	38%
Lexington, TN	28 mi	1,390	30%
Selmer, TN	37 mi	880	30%
Henderson, TN	38 mi	925	24%

Hospices serving Clifton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Volunteer Hospice	Waynesboro, TN	15 mi	(931) 722-9601
Arden Hospice Of Southern Tennessee, LLC	Linden, TN	17 mi	(931) 589-2010
Legacy Hospice Of The South	Selmer, TN	37 mi	(731) 646-1213
Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice	Jackson, TN	52 mi	(731) 410-2250

Nursing homes near Clifton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harbert Hills Academy N H	Savannah, TN	12 mi	5 of 5	49	(731) 925-5495
Waynesboro Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Waynesboro, TN	14 mi	2 of 5	109	(931) 722-3641
Westwood Nursing And Rehabilitation	Decaturville, TN	16 mi	4 of 5	90	(731) 852-3591
Hardin Home	Savannah, TN	17 mi	4 of 5	39	(731) 925-4004

Straight-line miles from the center of Clifton. 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 Clifton

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 32% of the $4,141 monthly median income of Clifton 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 Clifton: common questions

Which hospices serve Clifton?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Clifton ZIP codes, including Volunteer Hospice, Arden Hospice Of Southern Tennessee, LLC, Legacy Hospice Of The South.

How much does respite care cost in Clifton?

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 32% of the $4,141 monthly median income of Clifton 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 Clifton. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Clifton, TN