Respite Care in Abernathy, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Abernathy, TX: the local picture

409

residents 65 or older (12% of Abernathy)

57%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Hale County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Abernathy ZIP codes

Most older adults in Abernathy live with someone: 57% 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 196 Abernathy residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (45% in Hale County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Abernathy ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Abernathy compared with Hale County and Texas

Census figure	Abernathy	Hale County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	45%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	25%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	6.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,875	$35,842	—

Older residents in towns around Abernathy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Shallowater, TX	12 mi	386	42%
Lubbock, TX	18 mi	33,912	39%
Wolfforth, TX	24 mi	584	57%
Plainview, TX	26 mi	2,963	46%
Littlefield, TX	28 mi	885	46%
Slaton, TX	29 mi	696	39%

Hospices serving Abernathy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	(806) 785-7903
Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	(806) 516-8103
Covenant Health At Home With Compassus, Hospice Of Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	18 mi	(806) 795-2751
Accentcare Health	Lubbock, TX	20 mi	(806) 788-0158
Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care	Lubbock, TX	22 mi	(806) 993-3900

Nursing homes near Abernathy (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Plaza At Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	16 mi	3 of 5	132	(806) 740-0800
The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat	Lubbock, TX	16 mi	2 of 5	120	(806) 763-4455
Windmill Village Rehabilitation & Care Center	Lubbock, TX	16 mi	4 of 5	120	(806) 744-1113
Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	2 of 5	114	(806) 793-1111

Straight-line miles from the center of Abernathy. 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 Abernathy

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 45% of the $2,240 monthly median income of Abernathy 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 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 Abernathy: common questions

Which hospices serve Abernathy?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Abernathy ZIP codes, including Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock, Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner, Covenant Health At Home With Compassus, Hospice Of Lubbock.

How much does respite care cost in Abernathy?

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 45% of the $2,240 monthly median income of Abernathy 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).

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 Abernathy. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver covers Texas.

More near Abernathy

More senior care near Abernathy

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 Abernathy, TX