Respite Care in Lawrenceburg, TN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lawrenceburg, TN: the local picture

2,410

residents 65 or older (20% of Lawrenceburg)

60%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Lawrence County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lawrenceburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lawrenceburg live with someone: 60% 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 1,039 Lawrenceburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (41% in Lawrence County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Lawrenceburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lawrenceburg compared with Lawrence County and Tennessee

Census figure	Lawrenceburg	Lawrence County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	41%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	29%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	17%	11%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,917	$39,655	—

Older residents in towns around Lawrenceburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pulaski, TN	17 mi	1,711	38%
Mount Pleasant, TN	22 mi	871	39%
Hohenwald, TN	24 mi	822	38%
Columbia, TN	31 mi	7,063	34%
Underwood-Petersville, AL	33 mi	787	36%
Lewisburg, TN	34 mi	2,317	44%

Hospices serving Lawrenceburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Volunteer Hospice	Waynesboro, TN	24 mi	(931) 722-9601
Arden Hospice Of Southern Tennessee, LLC	Linden, TN	38 mi	(931) 589-2010
Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim	Tullahoma, TN	63 mi	(931) 455-9118
Gentiva	Nashville, TN	68 mi	(615) 889-5995
Caris Healthcare	Nashville, TN	74 mi	(615) 366-9952

Nursing homes near Lawrenceburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare, Lawrenceburg	Lawrenceburg, TN	0.4 mi	4 of 5	96	(931) 762-6548
Nhc Healthcare, Scott	Lawrenceburg, TN	1.7 mi	5 of 5	49	(931) 762-9418
Countryside Post-Acute And Rehabilitation Center	Lawrenceburg, TN	3.5 mi	3 of 5	162	(931) 762-7518
Nhc Healthcare, Pulaski	Pulaski, TN	18 mi	3 of 5	102	(931) 363-3572

Straight-line miles from the center of Lawrenceburg. 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 Lawrenceburg

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 56% of the $2,410 monthly median income of Lawrenceburg 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 Lawrenceburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Lawrenceburg?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Lawrenceburg ZIP codes, including Volunteer Hospice, Arden Hospice Of Southern Tennessee, LLC, Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim.

How much does respite care cost in Lawrenceburg?

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 56% of the $2,410 monthly median income of Lawrenceburg 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 Lawrenceburg. 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 Lawrenceburg, TN