Respite Care in Paris, KY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Paris, KY: the local picture

1,741

residents 65 or older (17% of Paris)

60%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Bourbon County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Paris ZIP codes

Most older adults in Paris live with someone: 60% 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 801 Paris residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (37% in Bourbon County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Paris ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Paris compared with Bourbon County and Kentucky

Census figure	Paris	Bourbon County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	37%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	20%	13%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	5.0%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,246	$46,643	—

Older residents in towns around Paris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cynthiana, KY	13 mi	1,204	48%
Winchester, KY	14 mi	3,498	42%
Georgetown, KY	15 mi	4,268	43%
Lexington, KY	15 mi	47,626	32%
Mount Sterling, KY	20 mi	1,107	54%
Nicholasville, KY	27 mi	4,549	36%

Hospices serving Paris

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice East	Winchester, KY	15 mi	(859) 744-9866
Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc Dba Bluegrass Care N	Lexington, KY	18 mi	(859) 276-5344
Hospice Of Hope Inc	Maysville, KY	39 mi	(606) 759-4050
St Claire Hospice/Palliative Care	Morehead, KY	45 mi	(606) 783-6808
Heritage Hospice, Inc	Danville, KY	47 mi	(859) 236-2425

Nursing homes near Paris (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bourbon Heights Nursing Home	Paris, KY	0.2 mi	1 of 5	99	(859) 987-5750
Cedar Ridge Health Campus	Cynthiana, KY	12 mi	5 of 5	53	(859) 234-2702
Edgemont Healthcare	Cynthiana, KY	13 mi	1 of 5	68	(859) 234-4595
Fountain Circle Care & Rehabilitation Center	Winchester, KY	13 mi	1 of 5	179	(859) 744-1800

Straight-line miles from the center of Paris. 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 Paris

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 53% of the $2,854 monthly median income of Paris 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 Paris: common questions

Which hospices serve Paris?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Paris ZIP codes, including Hospice East, Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc Dba Bluegrass Care N, Hospice Of Hope Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Paris?

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 53% of the $2,854 monthly median income of Paris 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 Paris. 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.

More near Paris

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Other care in Paris

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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 Paris, KY