Respite Care in Center, TX
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Respite Care in Center, TX: the local picture
Most older adults in Center live with someone: 67% 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 242 Center residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (40% in Shelby County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Center ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Center compared with Shelby County and Texas
| Census figure | Center | Shelby County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 40% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 31% | 25% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 18% | 13% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 23% | 15% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% | 6.7% | 5.4% |
Older residents in towns around Center
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage, TX | 26 mi | 1,189 | 27% |
| Nacogdoches, TX | 30 mi | 4,195 | 34% |
| Mansfield, LA | 33 mi | 910 | 56% |
| Huntington, TX | 42 mi | 622 | 68% |
| Henderson, TX | 44 mi | 2,190 | 44% |
| Lufkin, TX | 46 mi | 5,215 | 41% |
Hospices serving Center
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity Health Care | Lufkin, TX | 45 mi | (936) 639-2626 |
| Elite Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC | Lufkin, TX | 49 mi | (936) 633-9898 |
| Heart To Heart Hospice Of Lufkin LLC | Lufkin, TX | 49 mi | (936) 569-9143 |
| Hospice In The Pines | Lufkin, TX | 49 mi | (936) 632-1514 |
| Harbor Hospice 26 LP | Lufkin, TX | 49 mi | (936) 632-5700 |
Nursing homes near Center (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focused Care Of Center | Center, TX | 0.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 92 | (936) 598-2483 |
| Avir At Center | Center, TX | 1.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 137 | (936) 598-3371 |
| Pine Grove Nursing Center | Center, TX | 1.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (936) 598-6286 |
| Stonecreek Nursing & Rehabilitation | San Augustine, TX | 19 mi | 3 of 5 | 90 | (936) 275-2900 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Center. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Center
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. 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Center: common questions
Which hospices serve Center?
Medicare lists 11 hospices for Center ZIP codes, including Affinity Health Care, Elite Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Lufkin LLC.
How much does respite care cost in Center?
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. 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 Center. 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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Other care in Center
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- Dementia Care in Center
- Live-In Caregivers in Center
- Post-Surgery Care in Center
- Senior Transportation in Center
- Home Health Aides in Center
- Nursing Assistants in Center
- Personal Care in Center
- Overnight Caregivers in Center
- 24-Hour Home Care in Center
- Mobility Assistance in Center
- Parkinson’s Care in Center
- Stroke Recovery Support in Center
- Disability Care for Adults in Center
- Hospice Support in Center
- Senior Meal Preparation in Center
- Senior Housekeeping in Center
- Medication Reminders in Center
- Veterans’ Home Care in Center
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.
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