Respite Care in Middlesborough, KY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Middlesborough, KY: the local picture

1,924

residents 65 or older (21% of Middlesborough)

61%

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

63%

of residents 65+ report a disability (55% in Bell County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Middlesborough ZIP codes

Most older adults in Middlesborough live with someone: 61% 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 1,166 Middlesborough residents aged 65 or older report a disability (63%) (55% in Bell County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Middlesborough ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Middlesborough compared with Bell County and Kentucky

Census figure	Middlesborough	Bell County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	55%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	19%	13%
Households with no vehicle	11%	11%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,163	$28,744	—

Older residents in towns around Middlesborough

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Harrogate, TN	5.0 mi	837	49%
Tazewell, TN	14 mi	496	64%
New Tazewell, TN	14 mi	438	48%
Barbourville, KY	20 mi	688	57%
Maynardville, TN	26 mi	287	53%
Williamsburg, KY	26 mi	705	63%

Hospices serving Middlesborough

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Health At Home 1	London, KY	43 mi	(606) 877-3950
Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc.	Hazard, KY	56 mi	(606) 439-2111

Nursing homes near Middlesborough (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Middlesboro Nursing And Rehabilitation Facility	Middlesboro, KY	1.8 mi	5 of 5	95	(606) 298-0091
Tri State Health And Rehabilitation Center	Harrogate, TN	5.1 mi	1 of 5	116	(423) 869-5376
Mountain View Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Pineville, KY	9.6 mi	4 of 5	115	(606) 337-7071
Buchanan Place	New Tazewell, TN	14 mi	2 of 5	134	(423) 626-8215

Straight-line miles from the center of Middlesborough. 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 Middlesborough

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 62% of the $2,430 monthly median income of Middlesborough 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 Middlesborough: common questions

Which hospices serve Middlesborough?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Middlesborough ZIP codes, including Vna Health At Home 1, Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Middlesborough?

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 62% of the $2,430 monthly median income of Middlesborough 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 Middlesborough. 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.

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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 Middlesborough, KY