Respite Care in Nashville, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Nashville, TN: the local picture

87,835

residents 65 or older (13% of Nashville)

63%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Nashville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Nashville live with someone: 63% 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 28,593 Nashville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving Nashville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Nashville compared with Tennessee

Census figure	Nashville	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,178	—

Older residents in towns around Nashville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Belle Meade, TN	6.4 mi	540	23%
Oak Hill, TN	7.2 mi	1,140	18%
Forest Hills, TN	7.6 mi	1,226	25%
Goodlettsville, TN	12 mi	3,125	33%
Brentwood, TN	12 mi	7,425	20%
Green Hill, TN	13 mi	1,400	26%

Hospices serving Nashville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alive Hospice Inc	Nashville, TN	1.5 mi	(615) 327-1085
Shalom Hospice, LLC	Brentwood, TN	3.4 mi	(615) 623-8900
Gentiva	Nashville, TN	4.4 mi	(615) 889-5995
Heart And Soul Hospice LLC	Nashville, TN	6.9 mi	(615) 835-3822
Enhabit Hospice	Nashville, TN	6.9 mi	(615) 889-3357

Nursing homes near Nashville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Advanced Health Care Of Nashville	Nashville, TN	1.3 mi	not rated	49	(801) 447-9860
Nashville Center For Rehabilitation And Healing Ll	Nashville, TN	2.6 mi	2 of 5	142	(615) 806-8800
Trevecca Center For Rehabilitation And Healing LLC	Nashville, TN	2.7 mi	3 of 5	240	(615) 244-6900
The Health Center At Richland Place	Nashville, TN	3.5 mi	3 of 5	107	(615) 292-4900

Straight-line miles from the center of Nashville. 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 Nashville

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 27% of the $4,932 monthly median income of Nashville 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 Nashville: common questions

Which hospices serve Nashville?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Nashville ZIP codes, including Alive Hospice Inc, Shalom Hospice, LLC, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Nashville?

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 27% of the $4,932 monthly median income of Nashville 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 Nashville. 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 Nashville

More senior care near Nashville

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Nashville

More for Nashville 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 Nashville, TN