Respite Care in Beaumont, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Beaumont, TX: the local picture

18,468

residents 65 or older (16% of Beaumont)

72%

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

40%

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

42

Medicare-certified hospices serve Beaumont ZIP codes

Most older adults in Beaumont live with someone: 72% 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 7,169 Beaumont residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (40% in Jefferson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 42 hospices serving Beaumont ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Beaumont compared with Jefferson County and Texas

Census figure	Beaumont	Jefferson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	25%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	8.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,692	$47,997	—

Older residents in towns around Beaumont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Vidor, TX	9.7 mi	1,760	35%
Central Gardens, TX	10.0 mi	918	39%
Nederland, TX	12 mi	3,007	35%
Lumberton, TX	12 mi	2,916	44%
Port Neches, TX	14 mi	2,377	34%
Groves, TX	17 mi	2,604	34%

Hospices serving Beaumont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Best Hospice Care Of Texas	Beaumont, TX	1.2 mi	(409) 356-9271
Hospice Care Team	Beaumont, TX	1.2 mi	(409) 832-3311
Altus Hospice	Beaumont, TX	1.2 mi	(409) 832-4582
Compassion Hospice	Beaumont, TX	1.3 mi	(409) 835-8357
Heart To Heart Hospice Of The Gulf Coast	Beaumont, TX	1.3 mi	(409) 813-1028

Nursing homes near Beaumont (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Spindletop Hill Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Beaumont, TX	1.2 mi	1 of 5	148	(409) 842-9700
College Street Health Care Center	Beaumont, TX	1.2 mi	4 of 5	50	(409) 842-2244
Beaumont Health Care Center	Beaumont, TX	1.3 mi	5 of 5	82	(409) 842-2228
Beaumont Nursing And Rehabilitation	Beaumont, TX	1.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(409) 842-3120

Straight-line miles from the center of Beaumont. 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 Beaumont

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 25% of the $4,058 monthly median income of Beaumont 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 Beaumont: common questions

Which hospices serve Beaumont?

Medicare lists 42 hospices for Beaumont ZIP codes, including Best Hospice Care Of Texas, Hospice Care Team, Altus Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Beaumont?

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 25% of the $4,058 monthly median income of Beaumont 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 Beaumont. 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 Beaumont

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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 Beaumont, TX