Respite Care in Flatwoods, KY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Flatwoods, KY: the local picture

1,431

residents 65 or older (20% of Flatwoods)

63%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Greenup County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Flatwoods ZIP codes

Most older adults in Flatwoods live with someone: 63% 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 468 Flatwoods residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (46% in Greenup County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Flatwoods ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Flatwoods compared with Greenup County and Kentucky

Census figure	Flatwoods	Greenup County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	46%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	12%	13%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	4.6%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,991	$42,167	—

Older residents in towns around Flatwoods

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Russell, KY	1.4 mi	684	41%
Ironton, OH	2.3 mi	2,346	45%
Westwood, KY	3.7 mi	990	35%
Ashland, KY	6.0 mi	4,099	46%
South Point, OH	10 mi	673	41%
Kenova, WV	11 mi	760	57%

Hospices serving Flatwoods

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Hospice	Ashland, KY	5.3 mi	(606) 329-1890

Nursing homes near Flatwoods (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakmont Manor	Flatwoods, KY	0.8 mi	3 of 5	85	(606) 836-3187
Crystal Care Of Coal Grove	Coal Grove, OH	3.0 mi	3 of 5	57	(740) 532-0449
Sanctuary At Ohio Valley	Ironton, OH	3.2 mi	4 of 5	93	(740) 532-6188
Harbor Healthcare Of Ironton	Ironton, OH	3.5 mi	4 of 5	125	(740) 532-6096

Straight-line miles from the center of Flatwoods. 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 Flatwoods

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 48% of the $3,166 monthly median income of Flatwoods 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 Flatwoods: common questions

Which hospices serve Flatwoods?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Flatwoods ZIP codes, including Community Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Flatwoods?

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 48% of the $3,166 monthly median income of Flatwoods 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 Flatwoods. 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 Flatwoods, KY