Respite Care in Stanton, KY: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stanton, KY: the local picture

521

residents 65 or older (16% of Stanton)

61%

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

76%

of residents 65+ report a disability (57% in Powell County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stanton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stanton 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 346 Stanton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (76%) (57% in Powell County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Stanton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Stanton compared with Powell County and Kentucky

Census figure	Stanton	Powell County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ with a disability	76%	57%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	16%	13%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.9%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$23,388	$31,336	—

Older residents in towns around Stanton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Irvine, KY	12 mi	498	64%
Mount Sterling, KY	16 mi	1,107	54%
Winchester, KY	21 mi	3,498	42%
Richmond, KY	26 mi	3,984	48%
Berea, KY	30 mi	2,070	31%
Morehead, KY	32 mi	529	46%

Hospices serving Stanton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice East	Winchester, KY	20 mi	(859) 744-9866

Nursing homes near Stanton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Stanton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Stanton, KY	1.0 mi	3 of 5	81	(606) 663-2846
Irvine Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Irvine, KY	12 mi	4 of 5	86	(606) 723-5153
Menifee Meadows Nursing & Rehab LLC	Frenchburg, KY	14 mi	3 of 5	60	(606) 768-9001
MT. Sterling Health & Rehab, LLC	Mount Sterling, KY	15 mi	1 of 5	144	(859) 498-3343

Straight-line miles from the center of Stanton. 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 Stanton

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 78% of the $1,949 monthly median income of Stanton 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 Stanton: common questions

Which hospices serve Stanton?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Stanton ZIP codes, including Hospice East.

How much does respite care cost in Stanton?

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 78% of the $1,949 monthly median income of Stanton 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 Stanton. 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.

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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 Stanton, KY