Respite Care in Bullard, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bullard, TX: the local picture

467

residents 65 or older (11% of Bullard)

89%

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Smith County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bullard ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bullard live with someone: 89% 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 109 Bullard residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (33% in Smith County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Bullard ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bullard compared with Smith County and Texas

Census figure	Bullard	Smith County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	23%	25%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.6%	8.9%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	4.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$93,750	$56,418	—

Older residents in towns around Bullard

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Shadybrook, TX	6.7 mi	540	40%
Whitehouse, TX	7.8 mi	1,031	34%
Tyler, TX	12 mi	18,513	35%
Jacksonville, TX	13 mi	1,988	30%
Chandler, TX	14 mi	1,368	36%
Lindale, TX	25 mi	1,182	39%

Hospices serving Bullard

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Choice Hospice	Tyler, TX	9.2 mi	(903) 509-3015
Traditions Health	Tyler, TX	9.2 mi	(903) 787-5897
Heritage Hospice Of East Texas	Tyler, TX	9.2 mi	(903) 218-6870
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Tyler Ltd	Tyler, TX	9.2 mi	(903) 593-6619
Enhabit Hospice	Tyler, TX	13 mi	(903) 405-3853

Nursing homes near Bullard (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bluebonnet Point Wellness	Bullard, TX	3.2 mi	1 of 5	119	(430) 205-2024
Oak Brook Health Care Center	Whitehouse, TX	7.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(903) 839-5050
The Heights Of Tyler	Tyler, TX	9.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(903) 266-7200
Meadow Lake Health Center	Tyler, TX	9.3 mi	5 of 5	20	(903) 526-5599

Straight-line miles from the center of Bullard. 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 Bullard

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 13% of the $7,813 monthly median income of Bullard 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 Bullard: common questions

Which hospices serve Bullard?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Bullard ZIP codes, including Choice Hospice, Traditions Health, Heritage Hospice Of East Texas.

How much does respite care cost in Bullard?

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 13% of the $7,813 monthly median income of Bullard 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 Bullard. 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 Bullard

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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 Bullard, TX