Respite Care in Mascot, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mascot, TN: the local picture

666

residents 65 or older (20% of Mascot)

81%

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

48%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mascot ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mascot live with someone: 81% 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 319 Mascot residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (32% in Knox County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Mascot ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mascot compared with Knox County and Tennessee

Census figure	Mascot	Knox County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	32%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	9.5%	11%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	5.3%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,119	$56,033	—

Older residents in towns around Mascot

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Blaine, TN	6.5 mi	483	43%
Strawberry Plains, TN	6.6 mi	466	35%
Halls, TN	9.6 mi	2,785	28%
Knoxville, TN	12 mi	28,120	36%
Maynardville, TN	13 mi	287	53%
Seymour, TN	13 mi	2,935	47%

Hospices serving Mascot

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company	Knoxville, TN	9.0 mi	(865) 689-7123
University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services -Knoxville TN	Knoxville, TN	9.8 mi	(865) 544-6222
Covenant Hospice	Knoxville, TN	17 mi	(865) 374-0600
Shalom Hospice Of Greater Knoxville LLC	Knoxville, TN	20 mi	(865) 551-7001
Caris Healthcare	Knoxville, TN	21 mi	(865) 694-4988

Nursing homes near Mascot (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center	Knoxville, TN	7.9 mi	5 of 5	94	(865) 524-1500
Beverly Park Place Health And Rehab	Knoxville, TN	8.8 mi	3 of 5	271	(865) 687-1321
Creekview Health And Rehabilitation	Knoxville, TN	10 mi	2 of 5	91	(865) 686-7300
Island Home Park Health And Rehab	Knoxville, TN	10 mi	4 of 5	95	(865) 573-9621

Straight-line miles from the center of Mascot. 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 Mascot

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 41% of the $3,260 monthly median income of Mascot 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 Mascot: common questions

Which hospices serve Mascot?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Mascot ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company, University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services -Knoxville TN, Covenant Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Mascot?

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 41% of the $3,260 monthly median income of Mascot 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 Mascot. 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 Mascot, TN