Respite Care in Dyersburg, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dyersburg, TN: the local picture

3,071

residents 65 or older (19% of Dyersburg)

67%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Dyer County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dyersburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dyersburg 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 1,161 Dyersburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (43% in Dyer County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Dyersburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dyersburg compared with Dyer County and Tennessee

Census figure	Dyersburg	Dyer County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	43%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	27%	29%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,235	$47,068	—

Older residents in towns around Dyersburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Newbern, TN	7.7 mi	463	68%
Caruthersville, MO	19 mi	894	54%
Ripley, TN	23 mi	1,060	48%
Tiptonville, TN	23 mi	390	56%
Trenton, TN	25 mi	732	35%
Blytheville, AR	30 mi	2,302	43%

Hospices serving Dyersburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Baptist Hospice Union City	Union City, TN	31 mi	(731) 884-8617
Hospice Of West Tennessee	Jackson, TN	40 mi	(731) 664-4220
Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice	Jackson, TN	40 mi	(731) 410-2250
Beacon Hospice	Mc Kenzie, TN	49 mi	(731) 392-1340
Henry County Medical Center Hospice	Paris, TN	62 mi	(731) 642-7600

Nursing homes near Dyersburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakwood Community Living Center	Dyersburg, TN	0.1 mi	3 of 5	50	(731) 285-6400
Dyersburg Health And Rehabilitation Center	Dyersburg, TN	0.2 mi	4 of 5	123	(731) 285-9710
Okeena Health And Rehabilitation Center LLC	Dyersburg, TN	0.3 mi	4 of 5	130	(731) 286-1221
Signature Healthcare Of Ridgely Rehab&Wellness Ctr	Ridgely, TN	16 mi	3 of 5	100	(731) 264-5555

Straight-line miles from the center of Dyersburg. 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 Dyersburg

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 34% of the $3,936 monthly median income of Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Dyersburg?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Dyersburg ZIP codes, including Baptist Hospice Union City, Hospice Of West Tennessee, Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Dyersburg?

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 34% of the $3,936 monthly median income of Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg. 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 Dyersburg, TN