Respite Care in New Tazewell, TN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in New Tazewell, TN: the local picture

438

residents 65 or older (16% of New Tazewell)

28%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (52% in Claiborne County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Tazewell ZIP codes

Most older adults in New Tazewell live with someone: 28% 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 173 New Tazewell residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (52% in Claiborne County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

New Tazewell compared with Claiborne County and Tennessee

Census figure	New Tazewell	Claiborne County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	52%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	72%	33%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	4.0%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,058	$36,960	—

Older residents in towns around New Tazewell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tazewell, TN	2.7 mi	496	64%
Harrogate, TN	9.7 mi	837	49%
Middlesborough, KY	14 mi	1,924	63%
Maynardville, TN	17 mi	287	53%
Bean Station, TN	19 mi	712	53%
Blaine, TN	21 mi	483	43%

Hospices serving New Tazewell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beacon Hospice	New Tazewell, TN	2.5 mi	(423) 626-1755
University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services	Morristown, TN	22 mi	(423) 586-7858
Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company	Knoxville, TN	32 mi	(865) 689-7123
Smoky Mountain Home Health And Hospice, Inc	Newport, TN	40 mi	(423) 623-0233
Covenant Hospice	Knoxville, TN	41 mi	(865) 374-0600

Nursing homes near New Tazewell (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Buchanan Place	New Tazewell, TN	1.2 mi	2 of 5	134	(423) 626-8215
Claiborne Health And Rehabilitation Center	Tazewell, TN	2.1 mi	3 of 5	100	(423) 526-2348
Tri State Health And Rehabilitation Center	Harrogate, TN	10 mi	1 of 5	116	(423) 869-5376
Ridgeview Terrace Of Life Care	Rutledge, TN	12 mi	4 of 5	132	(865) 828-5295

Straight-line miles from the center of New Tazewell. 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 New Tazewell

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 52% of the $2,588 monthly median income of New Tazewell 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 New Tazewell: common questions

Which hospices serve New Tazewell?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for New Tazewell ZIP codes, including Beacon Hospice, University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services, Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company.

How much does respite care cost in New Tazewell?

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 52% of the $2,588 monthly median income of New Tazewell 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 New Tazewell. 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 New Tazewell, TN