Hospice Support in West Odessa, TX: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in West Odessa, TX: the local picture

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Odessa ZIP codes

51

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

38%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (38% in Ector County)

29%

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

Medicare lists 10 hospices whose service area includes West Odessa ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Star Hospice in Odessa (8.8 mi) and Home Hospice in Odessa (8.8 mi).

1,225 West Odessa residents 65 or older live alone (38% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

West Odessa compared with Ector County and Texas

Census figure	West Odessa	Ector County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	0.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	38%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.0%	7.3%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	10%	9.9%	13%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	18%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,294	$41,039	—

Older residents in towns around West Odessa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Odessa, TX	9.5 mi	11,642	39%
Midland, TX	26 mi	13,847	36%
Crane, TX	32 mi	314	25%
Andrews, TX	34 mi	1,287	36%
Kermit, TX	35 mi	757	24%
Monahans, TX	37 mi	754	30%

Hospices serving West Odessa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Star Hospice	Odessa, TX	8.8 mi	(432) 580-7707
Home Hospice	Odessa, TX	8.8 mi	(432) 580-9990
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Permian Basin	Midland, TX	23 mi	(432) 999-3009
Angels Care Hospice	Midland, TX	27 mi	(432) 208-5530
Hospice Of Midland Inc	Midland, TX	28 mi	(432) 682-2855
Gentiva	Midland, TX	28 mi	(432) 897-1401

Straight-line miles from the center of West Odessa. 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 West Odessa

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 31% of the $3,275 monthly median income of West Odessa 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 West Odessa: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in West Odessa?

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 31% of the $3,275 monthly median income of West Odessa 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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