White House, Tennessee

Respite Care in White House, TN

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in White House for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in White House, TN: the local picture

1,876
residents 65 or older (13% of White House)
73%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
41%
of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Robertson County)
12
Medicare-certified hospices serve White House ZIP codes

Most older adults in White House live with someone: 73% 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 769 White House residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (39% in Robertson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving White House ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

White House compared with Robertson County and Tennessee

Census figureWhite HouseRobertson CountyTennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability41%39%36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone27%26%29%
Residents 65 or older13%15%17%
Residents 85 or older1.3%1.2%1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.7%7.6%11%
Households with no vehicle0.9%3.3%5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$55,766$55,692—

Older residents in towns around White House

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Millersville, TN5.3 mi1,08935%
Shackle Island, TN6.7 mi57331%
Greenbrier, TN7.4 mi69239%
Goodlettsville, TN9.3 mi3,12533%
Springfield, TN11 mi2,25144%
Hendersonville, TN12 mi10,85930%

Hospices serving White House

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Gentiva IiSpringfield, TN12 mi(615) 365-1009
Caris HealthcareSpringfield, TN12 mi(615) 384-3833
Aveanna HospiceSpringfield, TN12 mi(615) 384-9425
Highpoint HospiceGallatin, TN13 mi(615) 328-5515
Adoration HospiceMadison, TN14 mi(615) 242-5936

Nursing homes near White House (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
White House Health Care IncWhite House, TN1.7 mi5 of 584(615) 672-3636
Stoneridge Health Care, LLCGoodlettsville, TN7.5 mi2 of 538(615) 859-5895
Nhc Healthcare, HendersonvilleHendersonville, TN10 mi3 of 5122(615) 824-0720
Signature Health Of Portland Rehab & Wellness CentPortland, TN10 mi1 of 5112(615) 325-9263

Straight-line miles from the center of White House. 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 White House

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 29% of the $4,647 monthly median income of White House 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in White House: common questions

Which hospices serve White House?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for White House ZIP codes, including Gentiva Ii, Caris Healthcare, Aveanna Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in White House?

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 29% of the $4,647 monthly median income of White House 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 White House. 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.

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.

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