Respite Care in Forest Hills, TN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Forest Hills, TN: the local picture

1,226

residents 65 or older (26% of Forest Hills)

92%

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

25%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Forest Hills ZIP codes

Most older adults in Forest Hills live with someone: 92% 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 302 Forest Hills residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (33% in Davidson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Forest Hills ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Forest Hills compared with Davidson County and Tennessee

Census figure	Forest Hills	Davidson County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	33%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.5%	36%	29%
Residents 65 or older	26%	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.2%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	6.5%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$250,001	$60,299	—

Older residents in towns around Forest Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Belle Meade, TN	2.3 mi	540	23%
Oak Hill, TN	2.4 mi	1,140	18%
Brentwood, TN	6.4 mi	7,425	20%
Nashville, TN	7.6 mi	87,835	33%
Franklin, TN	11 mi	12,769	27%
Nolensville, TN	12 mi	1,192	34%

Hospices serving Forest Hills

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Nashville, TN	6.0 mi	(615) 889-5995
Alive Hospice Inc	Nashville, TN	6.1 mi	(615) 327-1085
Aveanna Hospice	Franklin, TN	9.8 mi	(615) 791-8499
Shalom Hospice, LLC	Brentwood, TN	11 mi	(615) 623-8900
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Nashville.	Franklin, TN	12 mi	(615) 771-8979

Nursing homes near Forest Hills (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Woodcrest At Blakeford	Nashville, TN	2.0 mi	4 of 5	83	(615) 665-2524
Green Hills Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Nashville, TN	2.6 mi	3 of 5	150	(615) 297-2100
West Meade Place	Nashville, TN	3.3 mi	5 of 5	120	(615) 352-3430
The Health Center At Richland Place	Nashville, TN	4.2 mi	3 of 5	107	(615) 292-4900

Straight-line miles from the center of Forest Hills. 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 Forest Hills

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 6% of the $20,833 monthly median income of Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills: common questions

Which hospices serve Forest Hills?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Forest Hills ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Alive Hospice Inc, Aveanna Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Forest Hills?

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 6% of the $20,833 monthly median income of Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills. 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 Forest Hills, TN