Respite Care in Clifton, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clifton, TX: the local picture

1,004

residents 65 or older (29% of Clifton)

60%

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

43%

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

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clifton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clifton live with someone: 60% 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 337 Clifton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (35% in Bosque County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Clifton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Clifton compared with Bosque County and Texas

Census figure	Clifton	Bosque County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	35%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	29%	26%	13%
Residents 85 or older	6.7%	2.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	2.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,306	$55,852	—

Older residents in towns around Clifton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gatesville, TX	26 mi	1,795	57%
McGregor, TX	27 mi	858	43%
Waco, TX	28 mi	19,292	40%
Woodway, TX	28 mi	2,201	24%
West, TX	29 mi	522	44%
Lacy-Lakeview, TX	30 mi	800	46%

Hospices serving Clifton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Sunset	Clifton, TX	3.7 mi	(254) 675-3391
Baylor Scott & White Hospice-Waco	Waco, TX	28 mi	(254) 202-5100
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Texas	Waco, TX	28 mi	(254) 756-0404
Bluebonnet Health Services	Waco, TX	28 mi	(254) 751-1790
Gentiva	Waco, TX	29 mi	(254) 399-0963

Nursing homes near Clifton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sunset Home	Clifton, TX	0.6 mi	3 of 5	128	(254) 675-8637
Willow Park Rehabilitation Health Care Center	Clifton, TX	0.8 mi	1 of 5	110	(254) 675-2828
The Hilltop On Main	Meridian, TX	12 mi	1 of 5	94	(254) 435-2357
Whitney Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Whitney, TX	19 mi	2 of 5	88	(254) 694-2233

Straight-line miles from the center of Clifton. 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 Clifton

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 25% of the $4,109 monthly median income of Clifton 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 Clifton: common questions

Which hospices serve Clifton?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Clifton ZIP codes, including Hospice Sunset, Baylor Scott & White Hospice-Waco, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Texas.

How much does respite care cost in Clifton?

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 25% of the $4,109 monthly median income of Clifton 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 Clifton. 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 Clifton, TX