Respite Care in Somerset, KY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Somerset, KY: the local picture

2,488

residents 65 or older (20% of Somerset)

58%

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

60%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Pulaski County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Somerset ZIP codes

Most older adults in Somerset live with someone: 58% 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 1,246 Somerset residents aged 65 or older report a disability (60%) (48% in Pulaski County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Somerset ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Somerset compared with Pulaski County and Kentucky

Census figure	Somerset	Pulaski County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	60%	48%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	37%	20%	13%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	5.1%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$23,092	$36,145	—

Older residents in towns around Somerset

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Monticello, KY	22 mi	993	54%
Russell Springs, KY	26 mi	654	50%
London, KY	29 mi	1,576	57%
Corbin, KY	30 mi	1,612	41%
Stanford, KY	31 mi	918	31%
Williamsburg, KY	34 mi	705	63%

Hospices serving Somerset

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Lake Cumberland	Somerset, KY	6.6 mi	(606) 679-4389
Heritage Hospice, Inc	Danville, KY	40 mi	(859) 236-2425
Compassionate Care Plus	Richmond, KY	49 mi	(859) 986-1500
Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc Dba Bluegrass Care N	Lexington, KY	66 mi	(859) 276-5344
Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc.	Hazard, KY	79 mi	(606) 439-2111

Nursing homes near Somerset (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Somerwoods Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Somerset, KY	0.3 mi	1 of 5	166	(606) 679-7421
Cumberland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Somerset, KY	0.4 mi	2 of 5	93	(606) 678-5104
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Scu	Somerset, KY	0.7 mi	5 of 5	12	(606) 678-3323
Somerset Nursing And Rehabilitation Facility	Somerset, KY	1.1 mi	1 of 5	123	(606) 679-8331

Straight-line miles from the center of Somerset. 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 Somerset

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 79% of the $1,924 monthly median income of Somerset 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 Somerset: common questions

Which hospices serve Somerset?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Somerset ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Lake Cumberland, Heritage Hospice, Inc, Compassionate Care Plus.

How much does respite care cost in Somerset?

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 79% of the $1,924 monthly median income of Somerset 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 Somerset. 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.

More near Somerset

More senior care near Somerset

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Somerset

More for Somerset families

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 Somerset, KY