Respite Care in Seymour, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Seymour, TN: the local picture

2,935

residents 65 or older (18% of Seymour)

77%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Sevier County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Seymour ZIP codes

Most older adults in Seymour live with someone: 77% 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 1,382 Seymour residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (36% in Sevier County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Seymour compared with Sevier County and Tennessee

Census figure	Seymour	Sevier County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	36%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	23%	29%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	4.1%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,685	$54,415	—

Older residents in towns around Seymour

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sevierville, TN	10 mi	3,392	38%
Eagleton Village, TN	12 mi	1,219	32%
Knoxville, TN	12 mi	28,120	36%
Alcoa, TN	12 mi	2,276	25%
Pigeon Forge, TN	13 mi	1,009	41%
Mascot, TN	13 mi	666	48%

Hospices serving Seymour

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Prisma Health Hospice And Palliative Care	Maryville, TN	9.0 mi	(865) 977-5702
University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services -Knoxville TN	Knoxville, TN	12 mi	(865) 544-6222
Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company	Knoxville, TN	15 mi	(865) 689-7123
Covenant Hospice	Knoxville, TN	15 mi	(865) 374-0600
Suncrest Hospice	Knoxville, TN	15 mi	(865) 925-5500

Nursing homes near Seymour (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center	Knoxville, TN	8.9 mi	5 of 5	94	(865) 524-1500
Island Home Park Health And Rehab	Knoxville, TN	8.9 mi	4 of 5	95	(865) 573-9621
Fort Sanders Tcu	Knoxville, TN	11 mi	4 of 5	24	(865) 541-1111
Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders	Knoxville, TN	11 mi	3 of 5	160	(865) 525-4131

Straight-line miles from the center of Seymour. 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 Seymour

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 33% of the $4,057 monthly median income of Seymour 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 Seymour: common questions

Which hospices serve Seymour?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Seymour ZIP codes, including Prisma Health Hospice And Palliative Care, University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services -Knoxville TN, Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company.

How much does respite care cost in Seymour?

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 33% of the $4,057 monthly median income of Seymour 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 Seymour. 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 Seymour, TN