Respite Care in La Vergne, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in La Vergne, TN: the local picture

3,163

residents 65 or older (7.9% of La Vergne)

78%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Rutherford County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve La Vergne ZIP codes

Most older adults in La Vergne live with someone: 78% 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 1,284 La Vergne residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (36% in Rutherford County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving La Vergne ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

La Vergne compared with Rutherford County and Tennessee

Census figure	La Vergne	Rutherford County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	36%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	24%	29%
Residents 65 or older	7.9%	11%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.6%	7.9%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	2.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,162	$65,554	—

Older residents in towns around La Vergne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Smyrna, TN	4.1 mi	6,202	37%
Nolensville, TN	7.7 mi	1,192	34%
Brentwood, TN	12 mi	7,425	20%
Mount Juliet, TN	13 mi	5,547	32%
Oak Hill, TN	13 mi	1,140	18%
Murfreesboro, TN	14 mi	17,180	36%

Hospices serving La Vergne

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart And Soul Hospice LLC	Nashville, TN	11 mi	(615) 835-3822
Enhabit Hospice	Nashville, TN	11 mi	(615) 889-3357
Amedisys Hospice Care	Hermitage, TN	12 mi	(615) 231-7113
Amedisys Hospice	Murfreesboro, TN	13 mi	(615) 316-2243
Caris Healthcare	Murfreesboro, TN	13 mi	(615) 217-8720

Nursing homes near La Vergne (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Hickory Woods	Antioch, TN	1.8 mi	5 of 5	124	(615) 501-3500
Smyrna Care Center	Smyrna, TN	4.2 mi	1 of 5	125	(615) 355-0350
The Waters Of Smyrna, LLC	Smyrna, TN	4.4 mi	1 of 5	91	(615) 459-5600
Antioch TN Opco, LLC	Antioch, TN	5.3 mi	2 of 5	110	(615) 731-7130

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

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 25% of the $5,264 monthly median income of La Vergne 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 Vergne: common questions

Which hospices serve La Vergne?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for La Vergne ZIP codes, including Heart And Soul Hospice LLC, Enhabit Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in La Vergne?

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 25% of the $5,264 monthly median income of La Vergne 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 Vergne. 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 Vergne, TN