Respite Care in Bonham, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bonham, TX: the local picture

1,569

residents 65 or older (15% of Bonham)

81%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Fannin County)

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bonham ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bonham live with someone: 81% 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 476 Bonham residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (35% in Fannin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Bonham ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bonham compared with Fannin County and Texas

Census figure	Bonham	Fannin County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.8%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	3.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,379	$48,988	—

Older residents in towns around Bonham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Leonard, TX	15 mi	372	30%
Howe, TX	25 mi	275	41%
Sherman, TX	25 mi	7,338	35%
Van Alstyne, TX	25 mi	1,091	19%
Denison, TX	26 mi	5,178	39%
Anna, TX	27 mi	1,358	45%

Hospices serving Bonham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart To Heart Hospice Of North Texas LLC	Sherman, TX	24 mi	(903) 892-6406
Guardian Hospice	Sherman, TX	24 mi	(903) 868-0267
Centric Hospice	Sherman, TX	24 mi	(855) 942-3687
Concord Hospice LLC	Sherman, TX	24 mi	(469) 906-2000
Home Hospice	Sherman, TX	24 mi	(903) 868-9315

Nursing homes near Bonham (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Star Ranch Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cen	Bonham, TX	0.7 mi	2 of 5	65	(903) 583-8551
Seven Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation	Bonham, TX	1.2 mi	4 of 5	108	(903) 583-2191
Clyde W Cosper Texas State Veterans Home	Bonham, TX	1.3 mi	1 of 5	160	(903) 640-8387
Mullican Care Center	Savoy, TX	10 mi	2 of 5	112	(903) 965-0200

Straight-line miles from the center of Bonham. 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 Bonham

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 26% of the $3,865 monthly median income of Bonham 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 Bonham: common questions

Which hospices serve Bonham?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Bonham ZIP codes, including Heart To Heart Hospice Of North Texas LLC, Guardian Hospice, Centric Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Bonham?

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 26% of the $3,865 monthly median income of Bonham 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 Bonham. 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 Bonham, TX