Respite Care in Anthony, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Anthony, TX: the local picture

540

residents 65 or older (12% of Anthony)

75%

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

33%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Anthony ZIP codes

Most older adults in Anthony live with someone: 75% 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 176 Anthony residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (40% in El Paso County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Anthony ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Anthony compared with El Paso County and Texas

Census figure	Anthony	El Paso County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	32%	22%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	6.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,065	$37,273	—

Older residents in towns around Anthony

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Anthony, NM	1.8 mi	1,650	34%
Vinton, TX	1.9 mi	355	41%
Westway, TX	2.3 mi	651	45%
Canutillo, TX	4.7 mi	649	59%
Santa Teresa, NM	9.1 mi	710	25%
Vado, NM	10 mi	298	34%

Hospices serving Anthony

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Tender Care Home Health & Hospice	El Paso, TX	11 mi	(915) 581-3345
Enhabit Hospice	El Paso, TX	12 mi	(915) 300-2228
Am Hospice Inc	El Paso, TX	13 mi	(915) 242-6930
Cuidado Casero Home Health Of El Paso Inc	El Paso, TX	16 mi	(915) 772-7177
New Age Hospice - El Paso	El Paso, TX	16 mi	(915) 533-0999

Nursing homes near Anthony (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At El Paso	El Paso, TX	7.1 mi	2 of 5	124	(915) 842-8700
White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation	El Paso, TX	10 mi	2 of 5	74	(915) 581-4683
The Bartlett Skilled Nursing And Assisted Living	El Paso, TX	10 mi	2 of 5	58	(915) 584-8438
Avir At Patriot	El Paso, TX	11 mi	1 of 5	124	(915) 317-1758

Straight-line miles from the center of Anthony. 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 Anthony

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 58% of the $1,755 monthly median income of Anthony 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 Anthony: common questions

Which hospices serve Anthony?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Anthony ZIP codes, including Tender Care Home Health & Hospice, Enhabit Hospice, Am Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Anthony?

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 58% of the $1,755 monthly median income of Anthony 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 Anthony. 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 Anthony

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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 Anthony, TX