Respite Care in Memphis, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Memphis, TN: the local picture

89,268

residents 65 or older (14% of Memphis)

62%

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

35%

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

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve Memphis ZIP codes

Most older adults in Memphis live with someone: 62% 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 30,210 Memphis residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (33% in Shelby County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving Memphis ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Memphis compared with Shelby County and Tennessee

Census figure	Memphis	Shelby County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	29%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	13%	11%
Households with no vehicle	10%	8.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,532	$54,632	—

Older residents in towns around Memphis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Germantown, TN	11 mi	9,854	23%
Southaven, MS	11 mi	7,431	32%
Horn Lake, MS	12 mi	2,935	37%
Bartlett, TN	12 mi	10,412	33%
Olive Branch, MS	13 mi	6,291	34%
West Memphis, AR	13 mi	3,648	50%

Hospices serving Memphis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice And Palliative Care Of Tennessee LLC	Memphis, TN	5.9 mi	(901) 795-5949
Heart N Soul Hospice Memphis LLC	Memphis, TN	6.4 mi	(615) 835-3822
Compassus-Memphis	Memphis, TN	7.0 mi	(901) 309-1855
Methodist Alliance Hospice	Memphis, TN	8.2 mi	(901) 516-1400
Amedisys Hospice Care	Bartlett, TN	8.2 mi	(901) 680-0378

Nursing homes near Memphis (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Allen Morgan Health And Rehabilitation Center	Memphis, TN	1.2 mi	5 of 5	31	(901) 325-4003
Highlands Health And Rehabilitation Center	Memphis, TN	1.2 mi	2 of 5	180	(901) 325-7820
Midtown Center For Health And Rehabilitation	Memphis, TN	2.4 mi	2 of 5	180	(901) 276-2021
Majestic Gardens At Memphis Rehab & Snc	Memphis, TN	2.4 mi	1 of 5	169	(901) 726-5600

Straight-line miles from the center of Memphis. 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 Memphis

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 35% of the $3,794 monthly median income of Memphis 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 Memphis: common questions

Which hospices serve Memphis?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for Memphis ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice And Palliative Care Of Tennessee LLC, Heart N Soul Hospice Memphis LLC, Compassus-Memphis.

How much does respite care cost in Memphis?

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 35% of the $3,794 monthly median income of Memphis 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 Memphis. 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 Memphis

More senior care near Memphis

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Memphis

More for Memphis 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 Memphis, TN