Respite Care in Harrodsburg, KY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Harrodsburg, KY: the local picture

1,648

residents 65 or older (18% of Harrodsburg)

57%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Mercer County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Harrodsburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Harrodsburg live with someone: 57% 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 536 Harrodsburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (34% in Mercer County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Harrodsburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Harrodsburg compared with Mercer County and Kentucky

Census figure	Harrodsburg	Mercer County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	16%	13%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	4.8%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,724	$47,168	—

Older residents in towns around Harrodsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Danville, KY	9.7 mi	3,382	35%
Wilmore, KY	13 mi	841	40%
Junction City, KY	13 mi	394	52%
Nicholasville, KY	18 mi	4,549	36%
Lancaster, KY	18 mi	697	35%
Lawrenceburg, KY	19 mi	1,451	44%

Hospices serving Harrodsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heritage Hospice, Inc	Danville, KY	9.3 mi	(859) 236-2425
Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc Dba Bluegrass Care N	Lexington, KY	25 mi	(859) 276-5344
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	56 mi	(502) 456-6200
Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc.	Hazard, KY	96 mi	(606) 439-2111

Nursing homes near Harrodsburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Willows At Harrodsburg	Harrodsburg, KY	1.6 mi	3 of 5	36	(859) 734-2953
Harrodsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center	Harrodsburg, KY	2.1 mi	3 of 5	112	(859) 734-7791
Danville Centre For Health & Rehabilitation	Danville, KY	8.9 mi	1 of 5	106	(859) 236-3972
Henson Park Health & Rehabilitation	Danville, KY	9.9 mi	1 of 5	90	(859) 236-9292

Straight-line miles from the center of Harrodsburg. 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 Harrodsburg

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 $3,477 monthly median income of Harrodsburg 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 Harrodsburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Harrodsburg?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Harrodsburg ZIP codes, including Heritage Hospice, Inc, Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc Dba Bluegrass Care N, Hosparus, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Harrodsburg?

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 $3,477 monthly median income of Harrodsburg 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 Harrodsburg. 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 Harrodsburg, KY