Respite Care in Parsons, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Parsons, TN: the local picture

639

residents 65 or older (24% of Parsons)

52%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Decatur County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Parsons ZIP codes

Most older adults in Parsons live with someone: 52% 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 181 Parsons residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (33% in Decatur County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Parsons compared with Decatur County and Tennessee

Census figure	Parsons	Decatur County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	27%	29%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	36%	23%	11%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.7%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$17,212	$33,194	—

Older residents in towns around Parsons

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lexington, TN	14 mi	1,390	30%
Clifton, TN	20 mi	321	56%
Camden, TN	29 mi	775	45%
Huntingdon, TN	30 mi	777	35%
Savannah, TN	30 mi	1,398	33%
Hohenwald, TN	33 mi	822	38%

Hospices serving Parsons

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arden Hospice Of Southern Tennessee, LLC	Linden, TN	16 mi	(931) 589-2010
Beacon Hospice	Mc Kenzie, TN	40 mi	(731) 392-1340
Hospice Of West Tennessee	Jackson, TN	40 mi	(731) 664-4220
Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice	Jackson, TN	40 mi	(731) 410-2250
Baptist Hospice Union City	Union City, TN	75 mi	(731) 884-8617

Nursing homes near Parsons (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Decatur County Healthcare	Parsons, TN	0.8 mi	5 of 5	125	(731) 847-6371
Westwood Nursing And Rehabilitation	Decaturville, TN	4.8 mi	4 of 5	90	(731) 852-3591
Lexington Post Acute	Lexington, TN	14 mi	1 of 5	118	(731) 968-2004
Briarwood Community Living Center	Lexington, TN	15 mi	2 of 5	55	(731) 968-6629

Straight-line miles from the center of Parsons. 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 Parsons

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 93% of the $1,434 monthly median income of Parsons 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 Parsons: common questions

Which hospices serve Parsons?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Parsons ZIP codes, including Arden Hospice Of Southern Tennessee, LLC, Beacon Hospice, Hospice Of West Tennessee.

How much does respite care cost in Parsons?

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 93% of the $1,434 monthly median income of Parsons 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 Parsons. 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 Parsons, TN