Respite Care in Hendron, KY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hendron, KY: the local picture

1,456

residents 65 or older (32% of Hendron)

67%

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

40%

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

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hendron ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hendron live with someone: 67% 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 576 Hendron residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (33% in McCracken County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Hendron ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hendron compared with McCracken County and Kentucky

Census figure	Hendron	McCracken County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	32%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	10%	13%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.2%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,295	$46,834	—

Older residents in towns around Hendron

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Massac, KY	2.2 mi	658	31%
Paducah, KY	2.6 mi	4,744	35%
Farley, KY	4.0 mi	927	44%
Reidland, KY	6.8 mi	966	35%
Metropolis, IL	8.4 mi	1,415	34%
Calvert City, KY	14 mi	474	45%

Hospices serving Hendron

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mercy Health - Hospice, Paducah	Paducah, KY	2.9 mi	(270) 415-3600
Mercy Health Hospice Metropolis	Metropolis, IL	11 mi	(270) 415-3636
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Girard, OH	513 mi	(330) 399-1992

Nursing homes near Hendron (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Stonecreek Health And Rehabilitation	Paducah, KY	1.8 mi	2 of 5	90	(270) 444-9661
Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Paducah, KY	2.0 mi	4 of 5	228	(270) 443-6543
River Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Paducah, KY	3.5 mi	2 of 5	103	(270) 442-6168
Providence Pointe Healthcare	Paducah, KY	4.3 mi	4 of 5	108	(270) 442-6884

Straight-line miles from the center of Hendron. 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 Hendron

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 $3,441 monthly median income of Hendron 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 Hendron: common questions

Which hospices serve Hendron?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Hendron ZIP codes, including Mercy Health - Hospice, Paducah, Mercy Health Hospice Metropolis, Hospice Of The Valley, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Hendron?

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 $3,441 monthly median income of Hendron 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 Hendron. 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 Hendron, KY