Respite Care in Scottsville, KY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Scottsville, KY: the local picture

930

residents 65 or older (21% of Scottsville)

71%

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

34%

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

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Scottsville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Scottsville live with someone: 71% 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 300 Scottsville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (37% in Allen County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Scottsville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Scottsville compared with Allen County and Kentucky

Census figure	Scottsville	Allen County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	37%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.0%	13%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	5.6%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,435	$41,580	—

Older residents in towns around Scottsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Westmoreland, TN	13 mi	463	37%
Lafayette, TN	18 mi	704	47%
Franklin, KY	19 mi	1,687	31%
Bowling Green, KY	20 mi	8,630	39%
Portland, TN	21 mi	1,640	37%
Glasgow, KY	24 mi	3,096	43%

Hospices serving Scottsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Southern Kentucky	Bowling Green, KY	19 mi	(270) 746-9300
T J Samson Community Hospital Home Care Hospice	Glasgow, KY	24 mi	(270) 651-4430
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	106 mi	(502) 456-6200
Hosparus Southern Indiana	New Albany, IN	110 mi	(812) 945-4596

Nursing homes near Scottsville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cal Turner Rehab And Specialty Care	Scottsville, KY	0.9 mi	5 of 5	110	(270) 622-2800
Westmoreland Care & Rehab Ctr	Westmoreland, TN	13 mi	3 of 5	100	(615) 644-5111
Greenwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Bowling Green, KY	17 mi	2 of 5	128	(270) 782-1125
Hopkins Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Woodburn, KY	19 mi	5 of 5	50	(270) 529-2853

Straight-line miles from the center of Scottsville. 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 Scottsville

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 58% of the $2,620 monthly median income of Scottsville 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 Scottsville: common questions

Which hospices serve Scottsville?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Scottsville ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Southern Kentucky, T J Samson Community Hospital Home Care Hospice, Hosparus, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Scottsville?

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 58% of the $2,620 monthly median income of Scottsville 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 Scottsville. 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 Scottsville, KY