Respite Care in Portland, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Portland, TN: the local picture

1,640

residents 65 or older (12% of Portland)

65%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Sumner County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Portland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Portland live with someone: 65% 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 595 Portland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (32% in Sumner County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Portland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Portland compared with Sumner County and Tennessee

Census figure	Portland	Sumner County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	23%	29%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	8.5%	11%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	3.3%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,705	$62,179	—

Older residents in towns around Portland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Franklin, KY	8.5 mi	1,687	31%
White House, TN	12 mi	1,876	41%
Gallatin, TN	15 mi	8,031	31%
Westmoreland, TN	16 mi	463	37%
Shackle Island, TN	16 mi	573	31%
Millersville, TN	17 mi	1,089	35%

Hospices serving Portland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Highpoint Hospice	Gallatin, TN	15 mi	(615) 328-5515
Caris Healthcare	Springfield, TN	21 mi	(615) 384-3833
Aveanna Hospice	Springfield, TN	21 mi	(615) 384-9425
Adoration Hospice	Madison, TN	25 mi	(615) 242-5936
Amedisys Hospice Care	Hermitage, TN	29 mi	(615) 231-7113

Nursing homes near Portland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Signature Health Of Portland Rehab & Wellness Cent	Portland, TN	5.6 mi	1 of 5	112	(615) 325-9263
Franklin-Simpson Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Franklin, KY	9.0 mi	3 of 5	98	(270) 586-7141
White House Health Care Inc	White House, TN	12 mi	5 of 5	84	(615) 672-3636
Gallatin Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Gallatin, TN	15 mi	4 of 5	207	(615) 452-2322

Straight-line miles from the center of Portland. 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 Portland

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 39% of the $3,475 monthly median income of Portland 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 Portland: common questions

Which hospices serve Portland?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Portland ZIP codes, including Highpoint Hospice, Caris Healthcare, Aveanna Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Portland?

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 39% of the $3,475 monthly median income of Portland 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 Portland. 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 Portland

More senior care near Portland

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Portland

More for Portland 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 Portland, TN