Hospice Support in Lindale, TX: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Lindale, TX: the local picture

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lindale ZIP codes

190

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (23% in Smith County)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Smith County)

Medicare lists 21 hospices whose service area includes Lindale ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Harbor Hospice 27 LP in Tyler (11 mi) and Enhabit Hospice in Tyler (14 mi).

338 Lindale residents 65 or older live alone (31% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Lindale compared with Smith County and Texas

Census figure	Lindale	Smith County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	5.7%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	13%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	8.9%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,591	$56,418	—

Older residents in towns around Lindale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Hideaway, TX	2.9 mi	1,059	24%
Mineola, TX	12 mi	1,412	53%
Chandler, TX	14 mi	1,368	41%
Van, TX	14 mi	361	32%
Tyler, TX	14 mi	18,513	28%
Holly Lake Ranch, TX	19 mi	1,471	21%

Hospices serving Lindale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbor Hospice 27 LP	Tyler, TX	11 mi	(903) 534-3701
Enhabit Hospice	Tyler, TX	14 mi	(903) 405-3853
Hospice Of East Texas	Tyler, TX	14 mi	(903) 266-3400
Choice Hospice	Tyler, TX	16 mi	(903) 509-3015
Traditions Health	Tyler, TX	16 mi	(903) 787-5897
Heritage Hospice Of East Texas	Tyler, TX	16 mi	(903) 218-6870

Straight-line miles from the center of Lindale. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Lindale

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $3,883 monthly median income of Lindale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Lindale: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Lindale?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $3,883 monthly median income of Lindale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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