Respite Care in Louisville, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Louisville, TN: the local picture

1,059

residents 65 or older (24% of Louisville)

78%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Blount County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Louisville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Louisville 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 339 Louisville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (32% in Blount County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Louisville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Louisville compared with Blount County and Tennessee

Census figure	Louisville	Blount County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	24%	29%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.8%	11%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	2.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,382	$59,750	—

Older residents in towns around Louisville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Alcoa, TN	4.8 mi	2,276	25%
Maryville, TN	6.6 mi	5,863	37%
Eagleton Village, TN	6.9 mi	1,219	32%
Farragut, TN	8.0 mi	5,514	27%
Karns, TN	11 mi	798	35%
Knoxville, TN	12 mi	28,120	36%

Hospices serving Louisville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Shalom Hospice Of Greater Knoxville LLC	Knoxville, TN	7.7 mi	(865) 551-7001
Covenant Hospice	Knoxville, TN	8.7 mi	(865) 374-0600
Suncrest Hospice	Knoxville, TN	8.7 mi	(865) 925-5500
Prisma Health Hospice And Palliative Care	Maryville, TN	9.5 mi	(865) 977-5702
Caris Healthcare	Knoxville, TN	12 mi	(865) 694-4988

Nursing homes near Louisville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Blount County	Louisville, TN	3.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(865) 984-3146
Nhc Healthcare, Farragut	Knoxville, TN	4.8 mi	5 of 5	106	(865) 777-4000
Fairpark Health And Rehabilitation	Maryville, TN	6.9 mi	4 of 5	75	(865) 983-0261
Shannondale Of Maryville Health Care Center	Maryville, TN	7.6 mi	5 of 5	44	(865) 982-4599

Straight-line miles from the center of Louisville. 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 Louisville

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 23% of the $5,949 monthly median income of Louisville 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 Louisville: common questions

Which hospices serve Louisville?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Louisville ZIP codes, including Shalom Hospice Of Greater Knoxville LLC, Covenant Hospice, Suncrest Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Louisville?

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 23% of the $5,949 monthly median income of Louisville 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 Louisville. 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 Louisville

More senior care near Louisville

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Louisville

More for Louisville 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 Louisville, TN