Respite Care in Soddy-Daisy, TN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Soddy-Daisy, TN: the local picture

2,752

residents 65 or older (21% of Soddy-Daisy)

78%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Hamilton County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Soddy-Daisy ZIP codes

Most older adults in Soddy-Daisy live with someone: 78% 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 1,188 Soddy-Daisy residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (33% in Hamilton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Soddy-Daisy compared with Hamilton County and Tennessee

Census figure	Soddy-Daisy	Hamilton County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	33%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	29%	29%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	9.4%	11%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	5.8%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,158	$56,058	—

Older residents in towns around Soddy-Daisy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Middle Valley, TN	5.1 mi	2,491	41%
Harrison, TN	9.5 mi	1,559	25%
Sale Creek, TN	10.0 mi	734	58%
Red Bank, TN	13 mi	1,871	47%
Signal Mountain, TN	13 mi	2,181	26%
Chattanooga, TN	14 mi	32,190	34%

Hospices serving Soddy-Daisy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Chattanooga Holdings, LLC	Chattanooga, TN	16 mi	(423) 892-4289
Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company	Chattanooga, TN	16 mi	(423) 499-0018
Caris Healthcare	Chattanooga, TN	16 mi	(423) 899-4044
Gentiva	Chattanooga, TN	17 mi	(423) 892-3737
Hearth Hospice	Chattanooga, TN	17 mi	(423) 531-6555

Nursing homes near Soddy-Daisy (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Soddy-Daisy Health Care Center	Soddy-Daisy, TN	2.0 mi	3 of 5	134	(423) 332-0060
Life Care Center Of Hixson	Hixson, TN	8.2 mi	1 of 5	108	(423) 842-0049
Life Care Center Of Ooltewah	Ooltewah, TN	13 mi	4 of 5	120	(423) 531-0600
Life Care Center Of Red Bank	Chattanooga, TN	14 mi	2 of 5	148	(423) 877-1155

Straight-line miles from the center of Soddy-Daisy. 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 Soddy-Daisy

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 31% of the $4,263 monthly median income of Soddy-Daisy 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 Soddy-Daisy: common questions

Which hospices serve Soddy-Daisy?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Soddy-Daisy ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Chattanooga Holdings, LLC, Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company, Caris Healthcare.

How much does respite care cost in Soddy-Daisy?

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 31% of the $4,263 monthly median income of Soddy-Daisy 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 Soddy-Daisy. 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 Soddy-Daisy, TN