Respite Care in Fairfield Glade, TN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fairfield Glade, TN: the local picture

6,499

residents 65 or older (69% of Fairfield Glade)

85%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Cumberland County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fairfield Glade ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fairfield Glade live with someone: 85% 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 1,676 Fairfield Glade residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (33% in Cumberland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Fairfield Glade compared with Cumberland County and Tennessee

Census figure	Fairfield Glade	Cumberland County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	33%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	23%	29%
Residents 65 or older	69%	32%	17%
Residents 85 or older	9.0%	2.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.2%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	4.9%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,686	$56,934	—

Older residents in towns around Fairfield Glade

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Crossville, TN	9.5 mi	2,425	38%
Lake Tansi, TN	14 mi	1,809	36%
Rockwood, TN	14 mi	1,147	42%
Harriman, TN	18 mi	1,060	51%
Kingston, TN	23 mi	1,492	41%
Monterey, TN	24 mi	407	43%

Hospices serving Fairfield Glade

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Cumberland County Inc	Crossville, TN	10 mi	(931) 484-4748
Kindred Hospice	Cookeville, TN	40 mi	(931) 528-5133
Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company	Knoxville, TN	53 mi	(865) 689-7123
University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services -Knoxville TN	Knoxville, TN	54 mi	(865) 544-6222
Hospice Of Chattanooga Holdings, LLC	Chattanooga, TN	69 mi	(423) 892-4289

Nursing homes near Fairfield Glade (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Preserve At Fairfield Glade	Crossville, TN	1.7 mi	4 of 5	60	(931) 456-1576
Wyndridge Health And Rehab Ctr	Crossville, TN	8.9 mi	2 of 5	157	(931) 484-6129
Life Care Center Of Crossville	Crossville, TN	10 mi	4 of 5	122	(931) 484-4782
Signature Healthcare Of Rockwood Rehab & Wellness	Rockwood, TN	15 mi	5 of 5	157	(865) 354-3366

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfield Glade. 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 Fairfield Glade

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 22% of the $6,057 monthly median income of Fairfield Glade 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 Fairfield Glade: common questions

Which hospices serve Fairfield Glade?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Fairfield Glade ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Cumberland County Inc, Kindred Hospice, Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company.

How much does respite care cost in Fairfield Glade?

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 22% of the $6,057 monthly median income of Fairfield Glade 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 Fairfield Glade. 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 Fairfield Glade, TN