Respite Care in White Pine, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in White Pine, TN: the local picture

387

residents 65 or older (15% of White Pine)

74%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Jefferson County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve White Pine ZIP codes

Most older adults in White Pine live with someone: 74% 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 168 White Pine residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (40% in Jefferson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving White Pine ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

White Pine compared with Jefferson County and Tennessee

Census figure	White Pine	Jefferson County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	40%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	23%	29%
Residents 65 or older	15%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	8.4%	11%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	2.8%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,844	$50,059	—

Older residents in towns around White Pine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Morristown, TN	7.2 mi	5,184	50%
Dandridge, TN	9.4 mi	814	41%
Newport, TN	11 mi	1,289	54%
Jefferson City, TN	11 mi	1,096	43%
Bean Station, TN	16 mi	712	53%
Mosheim, TN	19 mi	455	60%

Hospices serving White Pine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services	Morristown, TN	8.7 mi	(423) 586-7858
Smoky Mountain Home Health And Hospice, Inc	Newport, TN	11 mi	(423) 623-0233
Beacon Hospice	New Tazewell, TN	30 mi	(423) 626-1755
Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company	Knoxville, TN	36 mi	(865) 689-7123
Covenant Hospice	Knoxville, TN	43 mi	(865) 374-0600

Nursing homes near White Pine (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jefferson Park At White Pine	White Pine, TN	3.1 mi	4 of 5	30	(865) 327-4100
Life Care Center Of Morristown	Morristown, TN	7.9 mi	5 of 5	161	(423) 581-5435
The Heritage Center	Morristown, TN	8.1 mi	3 of 5	197	(423) 581-5100
Newport TN Opco LLC	Newport, TN	9.1 mi	3 of 5	150	(423) 623-0929

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

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 54% of the $2,487 monthly median income of White Pine 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 White Pine: common questions

Which hospices serve White Pine?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for White Pine ZIP codes, including University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services, Smoky Mountain Home Health And Hospice, Inc, Beacon Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in White Pine?

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 54% of the $2,487 monthly median income of White Pine 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 Pine. 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 White Pine, TN