Respite Care in Clovis, NM: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clovis, NM: the local picture

4,888

residents 65 or older (13% of Clovis)

64%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Curry County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clovis ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clovis live with someone: 64% 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 2,302 Clovis residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (48% in Curry County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Clovis ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Clovis compared with Curry County and New Mexico

Census figure	Clovis	Curry County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	48%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	17%	13%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	6.1%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,012	$42,328	—

Older residents in towns around Clovis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Portales, NM	20 mi	1,462	55%
Friona, TX	30 mi	875	36%
Muleshoe, TX	30 mi	1,113	41%
Dimmitt, TX	51 mi	816	20%
Hereford, TX	52 mi	1,773	29%
Tucumcari, NM	58 mi	966	60%

Hospices serving Clovis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Excelacare Hospice	Clovis, NM	2.4 mi	(575) 763-9728
Plains Regional Medical Center Hospice	Clovis, NM	2.4 mi	(575) 769-7399
Family Hospice Ltd Dba Gentiva	Hobbs, NM	119 mi	(575) 392-2060
Compassus Hospice Albuquerque South	Albuquerque, NM	198 mi	(505) 881-5342
Ambercare Hospice Inc	Albuquerque, NM	200 mi	(505) 244-0046

Nursing homes near Clovis (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St. Anthony Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Clovis, NM	2.0 mi	2 of 5	70	(575) 762-4705
Clovis Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Clovis, NM	2.1 mi	2 of 5	90	(575) 762-3753
Retirement Ranches Inc.	Clovis, NM	2.3 mi	5 of 5	104	(575) 762-4495
Farwell Care And Rehabilitation Center	Farwell, TX	9.5 mi	1 of 5	75	(806) 481-9027

Straight-line miles from the center of Clovis. 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 Clovis

At the New Mexico median aide wage of $13.71 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,188 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,251 monthly median income of Clovis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Mexico's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Clovis: common questions

Which hospices serve Clovis?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Clovis ZIP codes, including Excelacare Hospice, Plains Regional Medical Center Hospice, Family Hospice Ltd Dba Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Clovis?

At the New Mexico median aide wage of $13.71 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,188 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,251 monthly median income of Clovis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Mexico's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Clovis. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers New Mexico.

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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 Clovis, NM