Respite Care in Paris, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Paris, TN: the local picture

2,271

residents 65 or older (22% of Paris)

60%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Henry County)

8

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 843 Paris residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (42% in Henry County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 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 Henry County and Tennessee

Census figure	Paris	Henry County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	42%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	29%
Residents 65 or older	22%	24%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.9%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.1%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	5.6%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,660	$38,987	—

Older residents in towns around Paris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
McKenzie, TN	15 mi	1,085	48%
Camden, TN	19 mi	775	45%
Huntingdon, TN	21 mi	777	35%
Dresden, TN	22 mi	852	58%
Murray, KY	22 mi	2,364	39%
Martin, TN	30 mi	1,189	40%

Hospices serving Paris

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Henry County Medical Center Hospice	Paris, TN	0.5 mi	(731) 642-7600
Beacon Hospice	Mc Kenzie, TN	16 mi	(731) 392-1340
Baptist Memorial Home Care & Hospice	Huntingdon, TN	21 mi	(731) 986-3220
Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice	Jackson, TN	51 mi	(731) 410-2250
Gentiva	Nashville, TN	81 mi	(615) 889-5995

Nursing homes near Paris (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Henry County Health And Rehabilitation	Paris, TN	0.3 mi	5 of 5	136	(731) 642-5700
Patriot Health And Rehabilitation Center	Paris, TN	0.3 mi	4 of 5	127	(731) 642-2535
Towne Square Care Of Puryear	Puryear, TN	11 mi	2 of 5	32	(731) 247-3205
Ahc Mckenzie	Mc Kenzie, TN	15 mi	4 of 5	99	(731) 352-3908

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 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 56% of the $2,388 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. 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 Paris: common questions

Which hospices serve Paris?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Paris ZIP codes, including Henry County Medical Center Hospice, Beacon Hospice, Baptist Memorial Home Care & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Paris?

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 56% of the $2,388 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. 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 Paris. 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 Paris

More senior care near Paris

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Other care in Paris

More for Paris 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 Paris, TN