Respite Care in Thompson's Station, TN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Thompson's Station, TN: the local picture

1,026

residents 65 or older (12% of Thompson's Station)

77%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Williamson County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Thompson's Station ZIP codes

Most older adults in Thompson's Station live with someone: 77% 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 247 Thompson's Station residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (25% in Williamson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Thompson's Station ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Thompson's Station compared with Williamson County and Tennessee

Census figure	Thompson's Station	Williamson County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	25%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	21%	29%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.9%	5.8%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	2.1%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,505	$91,408	—

Older residents in towns around Thompson's Station

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Spring Hill, TN	4.6 mi	6,010	26%
Franklin, TN	7.7 mi	12,769	27%
Brentwood, TN	15 mi	7,425	20%
Columbia, TN	15 mi	7,063	34%
Nolensville, TN	17 mi	1,192	34%
Fairview, TN	17 mi	1,197	40%

Hospices serving Thompson's Station

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aveanna Hospice	Franklin, TN	8.5 mi	(615) 791-8499
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Nashville.	Franklin, TN	11 mi	(615) 771-8979
Gentiva	Nashville, TN	24 mi	(615) 889-5995
Alive Hospice Inc	Nashville, TN	24 mi	(615) 327-1085
Amedisys Hospice	Murfreesboro, TN	28 mi	(615) 316-2243

Nursing homes near Thompson's Station (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Reserve At Spring Hill	Spring Hill, TN	5.3 mi	5 of 5	68	(931) 486-4200
Nhc Healthcare, Franklin	Franklin, TN	7.0 mi	2 of 5	80	(615) 790-0154
Franklin Wellness And Rehabilitation Center	Franklin, TN	7.3 mi	2 of 5	88	(615) 794-8417
Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation	Franklin, TN	7.4 mi	1 of 5	157	(615) 791-1103

Straight-line miles from the center of Thompson's Station. 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 Thompson's Station

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 20% of the $6,625 monthly median income of Thompson's Station 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 Thompson's Station: common questions

Which hospices serve Thompson's Station?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Thompson's Station ZIP codes, including Aveanna Hospice, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Nashville., Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Thompson's Station?

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 20% of the $6,625 monthly median income of Thompson's Station 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 Thompson's Station. 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 Thompson's Station, TN