Respite Care in Oneida, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Oneida, TN: the local picture

707

residents 65 or older (19% of Oneida)

84%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in Scott County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Oneida ZIP codes

Most older adults in Oneida live with someone: 84% 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 275 Oneida residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (51% in Scott County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Oneida ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Oneida compared with Scott County and Tennessee

Census figure	Oneida	Scott County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	51%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.1%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	17%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	5.3%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,938	$33,817	—

Older residents in towns around Oneida

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jacksboro, TN	22 mi	419	47%
La Follette, TN	24 mi	1,447	49%
Williamsburg, KY	25 mi	705	63%
Monticello, KY	29 mi	993	54%
Coalfield, TN	34 mi	483	54%
Oliver Springs, TN	34 mi	793	64%

Hospices serving Oneida

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Quality Hospice	Jamestown, TN	24 mi	(931) 879-9330
Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company	Knoxville, TN	46 mi	(865) 689-7123
Suncrest Hospice	Knoxville, TN	48 mi	(865) 925-5500
Covenant Hospice	Knoxville, TN	48 mi	(865) 374-0600
University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services -Knoxville TN	Knoxville, TN	49 mi	(865) 544-6222

Nursing homes near Oneida (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oneida Nursing And Rehab Center	Oneida, TN	1.3 mi	1 of 5	56	(423) 569-8382
Huntsville Post-Acute And Rehabilitation Center	Huntsville, TN	7.5 mi	2 of 5	96	(423) 663-3600
Signature Healthcare Of Mccreary County Rehab And	Pine Knot, KY	10 mi	2 of 5	60	(606) 354-3155
Beech Tree Health And Rehabilitation	Jellico, TN	22 mi	1 of 5	110	(423) 784-6626

Straight-line miles from the center of Oneida. 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 Oneida

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 37% of the $3,662 monthly median income of Oneida 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 Oneida: common questions

Which hospices serve Oneida?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Oneida ZIP codes, including Quality Hospice, Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company, Suncrest Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Oneida?

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 37% of the $3,662 monthly median income of Oneida 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 Oneida. 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 Oneida, TN