Respite Care in Farley, KY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Farley, KY: the local picture

927

residents 65 or older (21% of Farley)

72%

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

44%

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

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Farley ZIP codes

Most older adults in Farley 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 410 Farley residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (33% in McCracken County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Farley ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Farley compared with McCracken County and Kentucky

Census figure	Farley	McCracken County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	10%	13%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	6.2%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,442	$46,834	—

Older residents in towns around Farley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Reidland, KY	3.4 mi	966	35%
Hendron, KY	4.0 mi	1,456	40%
Paducah, KY	4.5 mi	4,744	35%
Massac, KY	6.3 mi	658	31%
Calvert City, KY	9.8 mi	474	45%
Metropolis, IL	9.9 mi	1,415	34%

Hospices serving Farley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mercy Health - Hospice, Paducah	Paducah, KY	1.2 mi	(270) 415-3600
Mercy Health Hospice Metropolis	Metropolis, IL	13 mi	(270) 415-3636
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Girard, OH	509 mi	(330) 399-1992

Nursing homes near Farley (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Paducah, KY	3.9 mi	4 of 5	228	(270) 443-6543
River Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Paducah, KY	4.7 mi	2 of 5	103	(270) 442-6168
Stonecreek Health And Rehabilitation	Paducah, KY	4.8 mi	2 of 5	90	(270) 444-9661
Oakview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Calvert City, KY	7.0 mi	2 of 5	100	(270) 898-6288

Straight-line miles from the center of Farley. 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 Farley

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,454 monthly median income of Farley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Farley: common questions

Which hospices serve Farley?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Farley ZIP codes, including Mercy Health - Hospice, Paducah, Mercy Health Hospice Metropolis, Hospice Of The Valley, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Farley?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,454 monthly median income of Farley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Farley. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services covers Kentucky.

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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 Farley, KY