Respite Care in La Follette, TN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in La Follette, TN: the local picture

1,447

residents 65 or older (20% of La Follette)

52%

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

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Campbell County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve La Follette ZIP codes

Most older adults in La Follette live with someone: 52% 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 622 La Follette residents aged 65 or older report a disability (49%) (50% in Campbell County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

La Follette compared with Campbell County and Tennessee

Census figure	La Follette	Campbell County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	50%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	13%	5.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,558	$37,260	—

Older residents in towns around La Follette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jacksboro, TN	4.5 mi	419	47%
Clinton, TN	19 mi	2,368	45%
Maynardville, TN	20 mi	287	53%
Halls, TN	23 mi	2,785	28%
Oneida, TN	24 mi	707	40%
Powell, TN	24 mi	2,329	34%

Hospices serving La Follette

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company	Knoxville, TN	25 mi	(865) 689-7123
Caris Healthcare	Knoxville, TN	26 mi	(865) 694-4988
Beacon Hospice	New Tazewell, TN	27 mi	(423) 626-1755
University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services -Knoxville TN	Knoxville, TN	28 mi	(865) 544-6222
Covenant Hospice	Knoxville, TN	30 mi	(865) 374-0600

Nursing homes near La Follette (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cumberland Village Care	Lafollette, TN	2.1 mi	4 of 5	182	(423) 562-0760
Tennova Lafollette Health And Rehab Center	Lafollette, TN	3.9 mi	4 of 5	98	(423) 907-1380
Rocky Top Care Center	Rocky Top, TN	11 mi	1 of 5	117	(865) 426-2147
Andersonville TN Opco LLC	Andersonville, TN	13 mi	3 of 5	103	(865) 494-0986

Straight-line miles from the center of La Follette. 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 La Follette

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 58% of the $2,297 monthly median income of La Follette 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 La Follette: common questions

Which hospices serve La Follette?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for La Follette ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company, Caris Healthcare, Beacon Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in La Follette?

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 58% of the $2,297 monthly median income of La Follette 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 La Follette. 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 La Follette, TN