Respite Care in Springfield, TN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Springfield, TN: the local picture

2,251

residents 65 or older (12% of Springfield)

61%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Robertson County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Springfield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Springfield live with someone: 61% 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 900 Springfield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (39% in Robertson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Springfield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Springfield compared with Robertson County and Tennessee

Census figure	Springfield	Robertson County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	39%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	29%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.6%	11%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	3.3%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,046	$55,692	—

Older residents in towns around Springfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Greenbrier, TN	6.8 mi	692	39%
Coopertown, TN	7.6 mi	619	30%
Millersville, TN	11 mi	1,089	35%
White House, TN	11 mi	1,876	41%
Pleasant View, TN	12 mi	865	37%
Goodlettsville, TN	15 mi	3,125	33%

Hospices serving Springfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva Ii	Springfield, TN	0.6 mi	(615) 365-1009
Caris Healthcare	Springfield, TN	0.6 mi	(615) 384-3833
Aveanna Hospice	Springfield, TN	0.6 mi	(615) 384-9425
Adoration Hospice	Madison, TN	19 mi	(615) 242-5936
Shalom Hospice, LLC	Brentwood, TN	20 mi	(615) 623-8900

Nursing homes near Springfield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare, Springfield	Springfield, TN	0.9 mi	2 of 5	107	(615) 384-8453
The Waters Of Springfield LLC	Springfield, TN	1.1 mi	1 of 5	66	(615) 384-7977
Stoneridge Health Care, LLC	Goodlettsville, TN	8.6 mi	2 of 5	38	(615) 859-5895
White House Health Care Inc	White House, TN	10 mi	5 of 5	84	(615) 672-3636

Straight-line miles from the center of Springfield. 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 Springfield

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 36% of the $3,754 monthly median income of Springfield 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 Springfield: common questions

Which hospices serve Springfield?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Springfield ZIP codes, including Gentiva Ii, Caris Healthcare, Aveanna Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Springfield?

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 36% of the $3,754 monthly median income of Springfield 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 Springfield. 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.

More near Springfield

More senior care near Springfield

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Springfield

More for Springfield 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 Springfield, TN