Respite Care in Jasper, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Jasper, TN: the local picture

502

residents 65 or older (14% of Jasper)

61%

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

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Marion County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Jasper ZIP codes

Most older adults in Jasper live with someone: 61% 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 245 Jasper residents aged 65 or older report a disability (49%) (38% in Marion County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Jasper ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Jasper compared with Marion County and Tennessee

Census figure	Jasper	Marion County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	38%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	23%	29%
Residents 65 or older	14%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.0%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	4.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,696	$47,928	—

Older residents in towns around Jasper

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
South Pittsburg, TN	6.8 mi	653	53%
Signal Mountain, TN	17 mi	2,181	26%
Red Bank, TN	19 mi	1,871	47%
Chattanooga Valley, GA	19 mi	804	34%
Sewanee, TN	19 mi	375	22%
Rossville, GA	20 mi	784	56%

Hospices serving Jasper

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hearth Hospice	Chattanooga, TN	17 mi	(423) 531-6555
Gentiva	Chattanooga, TN	18 mi	(423) 892-3737
Hearth Hospice	Fort Oglethorpe, GA	23 mi	(706) 866-9854
Hospice Of Chattanooga Holdings, LLC	Chattanooga, TN	27 mi	(423) 892-4289
Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company	Chattanooga, TN	27 mi	(423) 499-0018

Nursing homes near Jasper (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Signature Healthcare Of South Pittsburg Rehab & We	South Pittsburg, TN	6.8 mi	3 of 5	165	(423) 837-7981
Cumberland Health And Rehab	Bridgeport, AL	10 mi	2 of 5	100	(256) 437-7260
Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee	Signal Mountain, TN	15 mi	1 of 5	114	(423) 886-0100
Dade Health And Rehab	Trenton, GA	16 mi	4 of 5	71	(706) 657-4171

Straight-line miles from the center of Jasper. 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 Jasper

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 39% of the $3,475 monthly median income of Jasper 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 Jasper: common questions

Which hospices serve Jasper?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Jasper ZIP codes, including Hearth Hospice, Gentiva, Hearth Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Jasper?

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 39% of the $3,475 monthly median income of Jasper 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 Jasper. 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 Jasper

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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 Jasper, TN