Respite Care in Signal Mountain, TN
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Respite Care in Signal Mountain, TN: the local picture
Most older adults in Signal Mountain 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 530 Signal Mountain residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (33% in Hamilton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Signal Mountain ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Signal Mountain compared with Hamilton County and Tennessee
| Census figure | Signal Mountain | Hamilton County | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 26% | 33% | 36% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 29% | 29% |
| Residents 65 or older | 25% | 18% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 6.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.1% | 9.4% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $78,875 | $56,058 | — |
Older residents in towns around Signal Mountain
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bank, TN | 3.4 mi | 1,871 | 47% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 7.5 mi | 32,190 | 34% |
| Middle Valley, TN | 8.8 mi | 2,491 | 41% |
| Harrison, TN | 11 mi | 1,559 | 25% |
| East Ridge, TN | 12 mi | 4,078 | 38% |
| Rossville, GA | 12 mi | 784 | 56% |
Hospices serving Signal Mountain
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearth Hospice | Chattanooga, TN | 6.9 mi | (423) 531-6555 |
| Gentiva | Chattanooga, TN | 7.3 mi | (423) 892-3737 |
| Hospice Of Chattanooga Holdings, LLC | Chattanooga, TN | 14 mi | (423) 892-4289 |
| Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company | Chattanooga, TN | 14 mi | (423) 499-0018 |
| Caris Healthcare | Chattanooga, TN | 14 mi | (423) 899-4044 |
Nursing homes near Signal Mountain (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee | Signal Mountain, TN | 1.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 114 | (423) 886-0100 |
| Life Care Center Of Red Bank | Chattanooga, TN | 2.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 148 | (423) 877-1155 |
| Life Care Center Of Hixson | Hixson, TN | 6.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 108 | (423) 842-0049 |
| Siskin Subacute West | Chattanooga, TN | 7.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 108 | (423) 847-4100 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Signal Mountain. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Signal Mountain
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 20% of the $6,573 monthly median income of Signal Mountain 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Signal Mountain: common questions
Which hospices serve Signal Mountain?
Medicare lists 7 hospices for Signal Mountain ZIP codes, including Hearth Hospice, Gentiva, Hospice Of Chattanooga Holdings, LLC.
How much does respite care cost in Signal Mountain?
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 20% of the $6,573 monthly median income of Signal Mountain 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 Signal Mountain. 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.
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