Respite Care in Burkburnett, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Burkburnett, TX: the local picture

2,063

residents 65 or older (19% of Burkburnett)

80%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Wichita County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Burkburnett ZIP codes

Most older adults in Burkburnett live with someone: 80% 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 900 Burkburnett residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (41% in Wichita County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Burkburnett ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Burkburnett compared with Wichita County and Texas

Census figure	Burkburnett	Wichita County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	41%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	31%	25%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,941	$51,984	—

Older residents in towns around Burkburnett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Iowa Park, TX	10 mi	1,206	57%
Wichita Falls, TX	12 mi	14,876	39%
Henrietta, TX	28 mi	816	46%
Frederick, OK	31 mi	658	41%
Cache, OK	38 mi	483	42%
Lawton, OK	38 mi	11,332	46%

Hospices serving Burkburnett

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Healing Hands Healthcare LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	12 mi	(940) 432-0588
Beyondfaith Hospice Of Wichita Falls LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	12 mi	(940) 696-8901
Angels Care Hospice	Wichita Falls, TX	15 mi	(940) 500-2537
Hospice Of Wichita Falls	Vernon, TX	42 mi	(940) 691-0982
Solaris Hospice Inc	Decatur, TX	81 mi	(940) 627-1011

Nursing homes near Burkburnett (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sheridan Medical Lodge	Burkburnett, TX	0.6 mi	4 of 5	130	(940) 569-9500
Avir At Burkburnett	Burkburnett, TX	1.9 mi	2 of 5	60	(940) 569-2236
Texhoma Christian Care Center Inc	Wichita Falls, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	234	(940) 723-8420
Swan Health At Wichita Falls	Wichita Falls, TX	13 mi	4 of 5	72	(940) 322-3393

Straight-line miles from the center of Burkburnett. 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 Burkburnett

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 18% of the $5,662 monthly median income of Burkburnett 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 Burkburnett: common questions

Which hospices serve Burkburnett?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Burkburnett ZIP codes, including Healing Hands Healthcare LLC, Beyondfaith Hospice Of Wichita Falls LLC, Angels Care Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Burkburnett?

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 18% of the $5,662 monthly median income of Burkburnett 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 Burkburnett. 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 Burkburnett, TX