Respite Care in Bushland, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bushland, TX: the local picture

307

residents 65 or older (11% of Bushland)

88%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Potter County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bushland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bushland live with someone: 88% 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 145 Bushland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (43% in Potter County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Bushland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bushland compared with Potter County and Texas

Census figure	Bushland	Potter County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	43%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	36%	25%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	13%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	16%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	7.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,485	$39,015	—

Older residents in towns around Bushland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Amarillo, TX	13 mi	30,530	37%
Canyon, TX	17 mi	1,991	36%
Hereford, TX	33 mi	1,773	29%
Panhandle, TX	40 mi	593	33%
Dumas, TX	46 mi	1,881	38%
Dimmitt, TX	47 mi	816	20%

Hospices serving Bushland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
High Plains Senior Care Hospice	Amarillo, TX	9.3 mi	(806) 350-7100
Bsa Hospice Of The Southwest	Amarillo, TX	9.3 mi	(806) 356-0026
Kinder Hearts Hospice Of Amarillo	Amarillo, TX	9.3 mi	(806) 576-0075
Gentiva	Amarillo, TX	10 mi	(806) 372-7696
Enhabit Hospice	Amarillo, TX	10 mi	(806) 223-4741

Nursing homes near Bushland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Five Points Nursing And Rehabilitation	Amarillo, TX	7.3 mi	4 of 5	120	(817) 348-8969
Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Suites	Amarillo, TX	7.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(806) 457-6700
Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center	Amarillo, TX	8.4 mi	1 of 5	98	(806) 355-8281
Amarillo Center For Skilled Care	Amarillo, TX	8.4 mi	3 of 5	122	(806) 352-8800

Straight-line miles from the center of Bushland. 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 Bushland

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 24% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Bushland 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 Bushland: common questions

Which hospices serve Bushland?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Bushland ZIP codes, including High Plains Senior Care Hospice, Bsa Hospice Of The Southwest, Kinder Hearts Hospice Of Amarillo.

How much does respite care cost in Bushland?

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 24% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Bushland 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 Bushland. 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 Bushland

More senior care near Bushland

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Bushland, TX