Respite Care in Henderson, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Henderson, TN: the local picture

925

residents 65 or older (14% of Henderson)

66%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Chester County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Henderson ZIP codes

Most older adults in Henderson live with someone: 66% 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 197 Henderson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (25% in Chester County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Henderson compared with Chester County and Tennessee

Census figure	Henderson	Chester County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	25%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	26%	29%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	3.1%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,357	$36,498	—

Older residents in towns around Henderson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jackson, TN	18 mi	11,094	36%
Selmer, TN	19 mi	880	30%
Lexington, TN	21 mi	1,390	30%
Bolivar, TN	24 mi	991	39%
Medina, TN	27 mi	474	53%
Savannah, TN	28 mi	1,398	33%

Hospices serving Henderson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of West Tennessee	Jackson, TN	19 mi	(731) 664-4220
Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice	Jackson, TN	19 mi	(731) 410-2250
Legacy Hospice Of The South	Selmer, TN	19 mi	(731) 646-1213
Legacy Hospice Of The South (* Deemed )	Corinth, MS	39 mi	(662) 286-5333
Beacon Hospice	Mc Kenzie, TN	48 mi	(731) 392-1340

Nursing homes near Henderson (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Henderson Health And Rehabilitation Center	Henderson, TN	1.3 mi	1 of 5	132	(731) 989-7598
Laurelwood Health Care Center	Jackson, TN	14 mi	1 of 5	64	(731) 422-5641
Mission Convalescent Home	Jackson, TN	15 mi	3 of 5	57	(731) 424-2951
Cypress Grove Post Acute	Jackson, TN	16 mi	4 of 5	170	(731) 424-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of Henderson. 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 Henderson

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 51% of the $2,613 monthly median income of Henderson 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 Henderson: common questions

Which hospices serve Henderson?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Henderson ZIP codes, including Hospice Of West Tennessee, Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice, Legacy Hospice Of The South.

How much does respite care cost in Henderson?

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 51% of the $2,613 monthly median income of Henderson 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 Henderson. 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.

More near Henderson

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Other care in Henderson

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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 Henderson, TN