Respite Care in Winchester, TN: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Winchester, TN: the local picture

2,358

residents 65 or older (24% of Winchester)

67%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Franklin County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Winchester ZIP codes

Most older adults in Winchester live with someone: 67% 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 911 Winchester residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (43% in Franklin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Winchester compared with Franklin County and Tennessee

Census figure	Winchester	Franklin County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	43%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	29%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	11%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	4.1%	5.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,641	$45,017	—

Older residents in towns around Winchester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Decherd, TN	2.6 mi	324	39%
Estill Springs, TN	5.0 mi	479	43%
Sewanee, TN	11 mi	375	22%
Tullahoma, TN	14 mi	4,040	36%
Lynchburg, TN	16 mi	1,477	37%
Manchester, TN	19 mi	2,164	35%

Hospices serving Winchester

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim	Tullahoma, TN	13 mi	(931) 455-9118
Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company	Chattanooga, TN	56 mi	(423) 499-0018
Adoration Home Health & Hospice Care East Tennesse	Cleveland, TN	71 mi	(423) 479-4581
Caris Healthcare	Nashville, TN	74 mi	(615) 366-9952
Gentiva	Nashville, TN	79 mi	(615) 889-5995

Nursing homes near Winchester (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elk River Health & Nursing Center Of Winchester	Winchester, TN	1.2 mi	3 of 5	80	(931) 967-0200
Heritage Place Care & Rehabilitation LLC	Winchester, TN	1.5 mi	1 of 5	132	(931) 967-7082
Southern Tenn Medical Center SNF	Winchester, TN	1.5 mi	1 of 5	46	(931) 967-8249
Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma	Tullahoma, TN	15 mi	3 of 5	90	(931) 222-4207

Straight-line miles from the center of Winchester. 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 Winchester

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 36% of the $3,720 monthly median income of Winchester 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 Winchester: common questions

Which hospices serve Winchester?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Winchester ZIP codes, including Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim, Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company, Adoration Home Health & Hospice Care East Tennesse.

How much does respite care cost in Winchester?

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 36% of the $3,720 monthly median income of Winchester 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 Winchester. 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 Winchester, TN