Respite Care in Lexington, KY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lexington, KY: the local picture

47,626

residents 65 or older (15% of Lexington)

66%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lexington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lexington live with someone: 66% 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 14,890 Lexington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Lexington compared with Kentucky

Census figure	Lexington	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	13%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,717	—

Older residents in towns around Lexington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Nicholasville, KY	12 mi	4,549	36%
Versailles, KY	15 mi	1,899	29%
Winchester, KY	15 mi	3,498	42%
Paris, KY	15 mi	1,741	48%
Georgetown, KY	16 mi	4,268	43%
Wilmore, KY	16 mi	841	40%

Hospices serving Lexington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc Dba Bluegrass Care N	Lexington, KY	4.6 mi	(859) 276-5344
Hospice East	Winchester, KY	16 mi	(859) 744-9866
Compassionate Care Plus	Richmond, KY	22 mi	(859) 986-1500
Heritage Hospice, Inc	Danville, KY	32 mi	(859) 236-2425
Hospice Of Hope Inc	Maysville, KY	53 mi	(606) 759-4050

Nursing homes near Lexington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Willows At Hamburg	Lexington, KY	1.7 mi	2 of 5	64	(859) 543-0337
Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab	Lexington, KY	2.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(859) 263-2410
The Willows At Citation	Lexington, KY	3.2 mi	5 of 5	54	(859) 277-0320
Mayfair Manor	Lexington, KY	3.6 mi	1 of 5	98	(859) 266-2126

Straight-line miles from the center of Lexington. 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 Lexington

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,976 monthly median income of Lexington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Lexington: common questions

Which hospices serve Lexington?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Lexington ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc Dba Bluegrass Care N, Hospice East, Compassionate Care Plus.

How much does respite care cost in Lexington?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,976 monthly median income of Lexington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Lexington. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services covers Kentucky.

More near Lexington

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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 Lexington, KY