Respite Care in Shelbyville, TN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Shelbyville, TN: the local picture

2,629

residents 65 or older (11% of Shelbyville)

57%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Bedford County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Shelbyville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Shelbyville live with someone: 57% 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 1,097 Shelbyville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (39% in Bedford County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Shelbyville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Shelbyville compared with Bedford County and Tennessee

Census figure	Shelbyville	Bedford County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	39%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	26%	29%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	6.1%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	3.0%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,733	$51,493	—

Older residents in towns around Shelbyville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Christiana, TN	15 mi	554	25%
Lynchburg, TN	16 mi	1,477	37%
Tullahoma, TN	16 mi	4,040	36%
Lewisburg, TN	19 mi	2,317	44%
Manchester, TN	21 mi	2,164	35%
Murfreesboro, TN	24 mi	17,180	36%

Hospices serving Shelbyville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim	Tullahoma, TN	17 mi	(931) 455-9118
Amedisys Hospice	Murfreesboro, TN	26 mi	(615) 316-2243
Caris Healthcare	Murfreesboro, TN	26 mi	(615) 217-8720
Aveanna Hospice	Franklin, TN	38 mi	(615) 791-8499
Caris Healthcare	Nashville, TN	47 mi	(615) 366-9952

Nursing homes near Shelbyville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Waters Of Shelbyville, LLC	Shelbyville, TN	1.2 mi	4 of 5	96	(931) 680-2300
Lynchburg Nursing Center	Lynchburg, TN	15 mi	5 of 5	88	(931) 759-6000
Life Care Center Of Tullahoma	Tullahoma, TN	15 mi	2 of 5	169	(931) 455-8557
Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma	Tullahoma, TN	15 mi	3 of 5	90	(931) 222-4207

Straight-line miles from the center of Shelbyville. 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 Shelbyville

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 $3,478 monthly median income of Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville: common questions

Which hospices serve Shelbyville?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Shelbyville ZIP codes, including Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim, Amedisys Hospice, Caris Healthcare.

How much does respite care cost in Shelbyville?

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 $3,478 monthly median income of Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville. 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 Shelbyville, TN