Respite Care in Westmoreland, TN for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Westmoreland, TN: the local picture

463

residents 65 or older (16% of Westmoreland)

54%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Sumner County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Westmoreland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Westmoreland live with someone: 54% 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 139 Westmoreland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (32% in Sumner County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Westmoreland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Westmoreland compared with Sumner County and Tennessee

Census figure	Westmoreland	Sumner County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	23%	29%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.5%	11%
Households with no vehicle	11%	3.3%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,095	$62,179	—

Older residents in towns around Westmoreland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lafayette, TN	12 mi	704	47%
Hartsville, TN	13 mi	1,475	42%
Scottsville, KY	13 mi	930	34%
Portland, TN	16 mi	1,640	37%
Gallatin, TN	18 mi	8,031	31%
Franklin, KY	20 mi	1,687	31%

Hospices serving Westmoreland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Highpoint Hospice	Gallatin, TN	17 mi	(615) 328-5515
Amedisys Hospice Care	Hermitage, TN	33 mi	(615) 231-7113
Adoration Hospice	Madison, TN	33 mi	(615) 242-5936
Caris Healthcare	Springfield, TN	35 mi	(615) 384-3833
Heart And Soul Hospice LLC	Nashville, TN	36 mi	(615) 835-3822

Nursing homes near Westmoreland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Westmoreland Care & Rehab Ctr	Westmoreland, TN	0.8 mi	3 of 5	100	(615) 644-5111
Knollwood Manor	Lafayette, TN	13 mi	1 of 5	49	(615) 666-3170
Hartsville Convalescent Center	Hartsville, TN	13 mi	1 of 5	95	(615) 374-9144
Cal Turner Rehab And Specialty Care	Scottsville, KY	14 mi	5 of 5	110	(270) 622-2800

Straight-line miles from the center of Westmoreland. 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 Westmoreland

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 37% of the $3,591 monthly median income of Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland: common questions

Which hospices serve Westmoreland?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Westmoreland ZIP codes, including Highpoint Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Care, Adoration Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Westmoreland?

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 37% of the $3,591 monthly median income of Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland. 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 Westmoreland, TN