Respite Care in Kingston, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kingston, TN: the local picture

1,492

residents 65 or older (24% of Kingston)

67%

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

41%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kingston ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kingston 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 599 Kingston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (38% in Roane County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Kingston ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kingston compared with Roane County and Tennessee

Census figure	Kingston	Roane County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	38%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	29%
Residents 65 or older	24%	23%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	9.9%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	5.9%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,842	$48,239	—

Older residents in towns around Kingston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Harriman, TN	5.1 mi	1,060	51%
Rockwood, TN	9.5 mi	1,147	42%
Coalfield, TN	11 mi	483	54%
Loudon, TN	12 mi	1,354	45%
Lenoir City, TN	13 mi	2,332	36%
Oak Ridge, TN	14 mi	6,408	37%

Hospices serving Kingston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Caris Healthcare	Knoxville, TN	23 mi	(865) 694-4988
Covenant Hospice	Knoxville, TN	27 mi	(865) 374-0600
University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services -Knoxville TN	Knoxville, TN	34 mi	(865) 544-6222
Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company	Knoxville, TN	35 mi	(865) 689-7123
Adoration Home Health & Hospice Care East Tennesse	Cleveland, TN	50 mi	(423) 479-4581

Nursing homes near Kingston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Renaissance Terrace	Harriman, TN	6.4 mi	2 of 5	130	(865) 354-3941
Signature Healthcare Of Rockwood Rehab & Wellness	Rockwood, TN	9.1 mi	5 of 5	157	(865) 354-3366
River Grove Health And Rehabilitation	Loudon, TN	14 mi	2 of 5	180	(865) 458-5436
Life Care Center Of Morgan County	Wartburg, TN	17 mi	2 of 5	124	(423) 346-6691

Straight-line miles from the center of Kingston. 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 Kingston

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 32% of the $4,154 monthly median income of Kingston 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 Kingston: common questions

Which hospices serve Kingston?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Kingston ZIP codes, including Caris Healthcare, Covenant Hospice, University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services -Knoxville TN.

How much does respite care cost in Kingston?

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 32% of the $4,154 monthly median income of Kingston 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 Kingston. 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 Kingston

More senior care near Kingston

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Other care in Kingston

More for Kingston families

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 Kingston, TN