Respite Care in South Pittsburg, TN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in South Pittsburg, TN: the local picture

653

residents 65 or older (22% of South Pittsburg)

83%

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

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Marion County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve South Pittsburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in South Pittsburg live with someone: 83% 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 306 South Pittsburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (53%) (38% in Marion County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving South Pittsburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

South Pittsburg compared with Marion County and Tennessee

Census figure	South Pittsburg	Marion County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	38%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	23%	29%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	4.2%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,691	$47,928	—

Older residents in towns around South Pittsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jasper, TN	6.8 mi	502	49%
Sewanee, TN	17 mi	375	22%
Chattanooga Valley, GA	22 mi	804	34%
Signal Mountain, TN	23 mi	2,181	26%
Rossville, GA	24 mi	784	56%
Decherd, TN	25 mi	324	39%

Hospices serving South Pittsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hearth Hospice	Chattanooga, TN	23 mi	(423) 531-6555
Gentiva	Chattanooga, TN	24 mi	(423) 892-3737
Hospice Of Chattanooga Holdings, LLC	Chattanooga, TN	32 mi	(423) 892-4289
Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company	Chattanooga, TN	32 mi	(423) 499-0018
Adoration Home Health & Hospice Care East Tennesse	Cleveland, TN	51 mi	(423) 479-4581

Nursing homes near South Pittsburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Signature Healthcare Of South Pittsburg Rehab & We	South Pittsburg, TN	0.9 mi	3 of 5	165	(423) 837-7981
Cumberland Health And Rehab	Bridgeport, AL	4.5 mi	2 of 5	100	(256) 437-7260
Dade Health And Rehab	Trenton, GA	15 mi	4 of 5	71	(706) 657-4171
Signature Healthcare Of Monteagle Rehab & Wellness	Monteagle, TN	17 mi	3 of 5	150	(931) 392-3003

Straight-line miles from the center of South Pittsburg. 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 South Pittsburg

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 28% of the $4,724 monthly median income of South Pittsburg 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 South Pittsburg: common questions

Which hospices serve South Pittsburg?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for South Pittsburg ZIP codes, including Hearth Hospice, Gentiva, Hospice Of Chattanooga Holdings, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in South Pittsburg?

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 28% of the $4,724 monthly median income of South Pittsburg 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 South Pittsburg. 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 South Pittsburg, TN