Respite Care in Shepherdsville, KY for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Shepherdsville, KY: the local picture

1,517

residents 65 or older (10% of Shepherdsville)

67%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Bullitt County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Shepherdsville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Shepherdsville live with someone: 67% 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 730 Shepherdsville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (40% in Bullitt County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Shepherdsville compared with Bullitt County and Kentucky

Census figure	Shepherdsville	Bullitt County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	40%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	21%	30%
Residents 65 or older	10%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	8.2%	13%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	4.0%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,652	$55,281	—

Older residents in towns around Shepherdsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pioneer Village, KY	5.3 mi	647	28%
Hillview, KY	5.6 mi	985	41%
Mount Washington, KY	9.0 mi	2,769	31%
Louisville, KY	13 mi	101,891	34%
Fort Knox, KY	16 mi	156	60%
Shively, KY	16 mi	3,615	38%

Hospices serving Shepherdsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	17 mi	(502) 456-6200
Amedisys Hospice	Jeffersonville, IN	23 mi	(812) 284-4630
St Croix Hospice	Jeffersonville, IN	23 mi	(812) 590-1575
Hospice Of Western Kentucky	Owensboro, KY	81 mi	(270) 926-7565

Nursing homes near Shepherdsville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Green Meadows Health & Rehabilitation	Mount Washington, KY	8.7 mi	3 of 5	122	(502) 538-3500
Wesley Manor	Louisville, KY	9.6 mi	4 of 5	68	(502) 969-3277
Regency Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Louisvile, KY	9.9 mi	3 of 5	110	(502) 968-6600
Essex Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Louisville, KY	11 mi	3 of 5	128	(502) 935-7284

Straight-line miles from the center of Shepherdsville. 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 Shepherdsville

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 33% of the $4,638 monthly median income of Shepherdsville 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 Shepherdsville: common questions

Which hospices serve Shepherdsville?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Shepherdsville ZIP codes, including Hosparus, Inc, Amedisys Hospice, St Croix Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Shepherdsville?

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 33% of the $4,638 monthly median income of Shepherdsville 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 Shepherdsville. 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 Shepherdsville, KY