Respite Care in Tiptonville, TN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Tiptonville, TN: the local picture

390

residents 65 or older (11% of Tiptonville)

61%

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

56%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Tiptonville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Tiptonville 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 124 Tiptonville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (56%) (48% in Lake County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Tiptonville compared with Lake County and Tennessee

Census figure	Tiptonville	Lake County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	48%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	37%	29%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	20%	11%
Households with no vehicle	21%	18%	5.2%

Older residents in towns around Tiptonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Portageville, MO	13 mi	387	49%
New Madrid, MO	15 mi	560	43%
Caruthersville, MO	17 mi	894	54%
Newbern, TN	21 mi	463	68%
Dyersburg, TN	23 mi	3,071	40%
Union City, TN	24 mi	1,979	42%

Hospices serving Tiptonville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Baptist Hospice Union City	Union City, TN	23 mi	(731) 884-8617
Beacon Hospice	Mc Kenzie, TN	56 mi	(731) 392-1340
Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice	Jackson, TN	60 mi	(731) 410-2250
Caris Healthcare	Bartlett, TN	83 mi	(901) 465-2120
Gentiva	Nashville, TN	147 mi	(615) 889-5995

Nursing homes near Tiptonville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Reelfoot Manor Health And Rehab	Tiptonville, TN	0.5 mi	2 of 5	116	(731) 253-6681
Signature Healthcare Of Ridgely Rehab&Wellness Ctr	Ridgely, TN	7.8 mi	3 of 5	100	(731) 264-5555
Portageville Health Care Center	Portageville, MO	13 mi	3 of 5	60	(573) 379-2017
New Madrid Living Center	New Madrid, MO	16 mi	5 of 5	112	(573) 748-5622

Straight-line miles from the center of Tiptonville. 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 Tiptonville

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. 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Tiptonville: common questions

Which hospices serve Tiptonville?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Tiptonville ZIP codes, including Baptist Hospice Union City, Beacon Hospice, Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Tiptonville?

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. 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 Tiptonville. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Tiptonville, TN