Respite Care in Hendersonville, TN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hendersonville, TN: the local picture

10,859

residents 65 or older (17% of Hendersonville)

76%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Sumner County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hendersonville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hendersonville live with someone: 76% 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 3,198 Hendersonville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (32% in Sumner County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Hendersonville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hendersonville compared with Sumner County and Tennessee

Census figure	Hendersonville	Sumner County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	23%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	8.5%	11%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	3.3%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,787	$62,179	—

Older residents in towns around Hendersonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Shackle Island, TN	5.0 mi	573	31%
Green Hill, TN	5.4 mi	1,400	26%
Goodlettsville, TN	6.1 mi	3,125	33%
Millersville, TN	8.8 mi	1,089	35%
Gallatin, TN	9.0 mi	8,031	31%
Mount Juliet, TN	9.0 mi	5,547	32%

Hospices serving Hendersonville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adoration Hospice	Madison, TN	6.7 mi	(615) 242-5936
Amedisys Hospice Care	Hermitage, TN	8.5 mi	(615) 231-7113
Highpoint Hospice	Gallatin, TN	9.8 mi	(615) 328-5515
Heart And Soul Hospice LLC	Nashville, TN	11 mi	(615) 835-3822
Enhabit Hospice	Nashville, TN	11 mi	(615) 889-3357

Nursing homes near Hendersonville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare, Hendersonville	Hendersonville, TN	1.5 mi	3 of 5	122	(615) 824-0720
Life Care Center Of Old Hickory Village	Old Hickory, TN	4.7 mi	3 of 5	124	(615) 847-1502
Nhc Place Sumner	Gallatin, TN	5.7 mi	5 of 5	92	(615) 451-0788
Alta Heights Post Acute	Goodlettsville, TN	6.6 mi	4 of 5	90	(615) 859-6600

Straight-line miles from the center of Hendersonville. 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 Hendersonville

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 24% of the $5,482 monthly median income of Hendersonville 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 Hendersonville: common questions

Which hospices serve Hendersonville?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Hendersonville ZIP codes, including Adoration Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Care, Highpoint Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Hendersonville?

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 24% of the $5,482 monthly median income of Hendersonville 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 Hendersonville. 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 Hendersonville, TN