Respite Care in Princeton, KY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Princeton, KY: the local picture

1,254

residents 65 or older (20% of Princeton)

69%

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

64%

of residents 65+ report a disability (58% in Caldwell County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Princeton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Princeton live with someone: 69% 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 757 Princeton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (64%) (58% in Caldwell County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Princeton compared with Caldwell County and Kentucky

Census figure	Princeton	Caldwell County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	64%	58%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.2%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.1%	13%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	5.7%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,250	$39,196	—

Older residents in towns around Princeton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Eddyville, KY	11 mi	519	67%
Cadiz, KY	17 mi	472	50%
Marion, KY	19 mi	718	43%
Providence, KY	22 mi	404	45%
Madisonville, KY	27 mi	3,770	40%
Calvert City, KY	28 mi	474	45%

Hospices serving Princeton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hosparus Western Kentucky	Madisonville, KY	26 mi	(502) 456-6200
Pennyroyal Hospice	Hopkinsville, KY	28 mi	(270) 885-6428
Mercy Health - Hospice, Paducah	Paducah, KY	39 mi	(270) 415-3600
Beacon Hospice	Mc Kenzie, TN	76 mi	(731) 392-1340
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	143 mi	(502) 456-6200

Nursing homes near Princeton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Princeton Nursing & Rehabilitation	Princeton, KY	1.1 mi	3 of 5	104	(270) 365-3541
Dawson Springs Health And Rehabilitation Center	Dawson Springs, KY	11 mi	2 of 5	59	(270) 797-2025
Tradewater Pointe	Dawson Springs, KY	12 mi	3 of 5	60	(270) 797-8131
Lake Barkley Health & Rehabilitation	Kuttawa, KY	12 mi	3 of 5	65	(270) 388-2291

Straight-line miles from the center of Princeton. 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 Princeton

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 62% of the $2,438 monthly median income of Princeton 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 Princeton: common questions

Which hospices serve Princeton?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Princeton ZIP codes, including Hosparus Western Kentucky, Pennyroyal Hospice, Mercy Health - Hospice, Paducah.

How much does respite care cost in Princeton?

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 62% of the $2,438 monthly median income of Princeton 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 Princeton. 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.

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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 Princeton, KY