Respite Care in Lakeland, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lakeland, TN: the local picture

2,370

residents 65 or older (17% of Lakeland)

72%

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Shelby County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lakeland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lakeland live with someone: 72% 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 515 Lakeland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (33% in Shelby County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Lakeland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lakeland compared with Shelby County and Tennessee

Census figure	Lakeland	Shelby County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	33%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	33%	29%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.8%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	8.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,803	$54,632	—

Older residents in towns around Lakeland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Arlington, TN	3.7 mi	1,414	29%
Bartlett, TN	5.7 mi	10,412	33%
Oakland, TN	11 mi	1,720	30%
Millington, TN	11 mi	1,927	44%
Atoka, TN	12 mi	1,272	41%
Germantown, TN	13 mi	9,854	23%

Hospices serving Lakeland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Caris Healthcare	Bartlett, TN	6.0 mi	(901) 465-2120
Baptist Trinity Home Care And Hospice	Cordova, TN	8.0 mi	(901) 767-6767
Amedisys Hospice Care	Bartlett, TN	9.2 mi	(901) 680-0378
Crossroads Hospice Of Tennessee, LLC	Memphis, TN	9.2 mi	(901) 382-9292
Methodist Alliance Hospice	Memphis, TN	9.2 mi	(901) 516-1400

Nursing homes near Lakeland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Kings Daughters And Sons	Bartlett, TN	5.4 mi	2 of 5	108	(901) 272-7405
Rainbow Rehab And Healthcare	Bartlett, TN	5.4 mi	1 of 5	115	(901) 937-6302
Gallaway Health And Rehab	Gallaway, TN	7.1 mi	1 of 5	104	(901) 867-8575
Spring Gate Rehab & Healthcare Center	Memphis, TN	7.6 mi	1 of 5	206	(901) 377-1011

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakeland. 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 Lakeland

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 $5,400 monthly median income of Lakeland 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 Lakeland: common questions

Which hospices serve Lakeland?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Lakeland ZIP codes, including Caris Healthcare, Baptist Trinity Home Care And Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Lakeland?

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 $5,400 monthly median income of Lakeland 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 Lakeland. 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 Lakeland, TN