Respite Care in Anson, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Anson, TX: the local picture

594

residents 65 or older (23% of Anson)

68%

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

51%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Anson ZIP codes

Most older adults in Anson live with someone: 68% 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 284 Anson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (40% in Jones County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Anson compared with Jones County and Texas

Census figure	Anson	Jones County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	23%	16%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	5.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,750	$57,642	—

Older residents in towns around Anson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Merkel, TX	21 mi	463	56%
Abilene, TX	23 mi	17,807	38%
Stamford, TX	27 mi	579	51%
Haskell, TX	30 mi	581	40%
Potosi, TX	31 mi	717	27%
Clyde, TX	33 mi	603	58%

Hospices serving Anson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kinder Hearts Hospice	Abilene, TX	21 mi	(325) 672-6135
Hendrick Hospice Care Inc	Abilene, TX	22 mi	(325) 670-2273
Hospice Of The Big Country	Abilene, TX	23 mi	(325) 793-5450
Gentiva	Abilene, TX	25 mi	(325) 691-9948
Enhabit Hospice	Abilene, TX	26 mi	(325) 266-0260

Nursing homes near Anson (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harmony Care At Stamford	Stamford, TX	14 mi	2 of 5	112	(325) 773-3671
Homeplace Manor Healthcare Center	Hamlin, TX	16 mi	2 of 5	60	(325) 576-3643
Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation Center	Abilene, TX	21 mi	3 of 5	96	(325) 676-1677
Merkel Nursing Center	Merkel, TX	21 mi	1 of 5	65	(325) 928-5673

Straight-line miles from the center of Anson. 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 Anson

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 $3,229 monthly median income of Anson 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 Anson: common questions

Which hospices serve Anson?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Anson ZIP codes, including Kinder Hearts Hospice, Hendrick Hospice Care Inc, Hospice Of The Big Country.

How much does respite care cost in Anson?

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 $3,229 monthly median income of Anson 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 Anson. 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.

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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 Anson, TX