Respite Care in Lafayette, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lafayette, TN: the local picture

704

residents 65 or older (12% of Lafayette)

57%

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

47%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lafayette ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lafayette live with someone: 57% 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 332 Lafayette residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (36% in Macon County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Lafayette compared with Macon County and Tennessee

Census figure	Lafayette	Macon County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	36%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	26%	29%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.1%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	34%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	4.9%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,629	$43,537	—

Older residents in towns around Lafayette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hartsville, TN	11 mi	1,475	42%
Westmoreland, TN	12 mi	463	37%
Scottsville, KY	18 mi	930	34%
Tompkinsville, KY	22 mi	455	67%
Gallatin, TN	26 mi	8,031	31%
Portland, TN	28 mi	1,640	37%

Hospices serving Lafayette

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Highpoint Hospice	Gallatin, TN	25 mi	(615) 328-5515
Adoration Hospice	Madison, TN	42 mi	(615) 242-5936
Shalom Hospice, LLC	Brentwood, TN	46 mi	(615) 623-8900
Aveanna Hospice	Springfield, TN	47 mi	(615) 384-9425
Alive Hospice Inc	Nashville, TN	50 mi	(615) 327-1085

Nursing homes near Lafayette (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Knollwood Manor	Lafayette, TN	0.5 mi	1 of 5	49	(615) 666-3170
Red Boiling Springs TN Opco LLC	Red Boiling Springs, TN	10 mi	3 of 5	119	(615) 699-2238
Hartsville Convalescent Center	Hartsville, TN	11 mi	1 of 5	95	(615) 374-9144
Westmoreland Care & Rehab Ctr	Westmoreland, TN	13 mi	3 of 5	100	(615) 644-5111

Straight-line miles from the center of Lafayette. 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 Lafayette

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 48% of the $2,802 monthly median income of Lafayette 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 Lafayette: common questions

Which hospices serve Lafayette?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Lafayette ZIP codes, including Highpoint Hospice, Adoration Hospice, Shalom Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Lafayette?

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 48% of the $2,802 monthly median income of Lafayette 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 Lafayette. 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 Lafayette

More senior care near Lafayette

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Lafayette

More for Lafayette 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 Lafayette, TN