Respite Care in Coleman, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Coleman, TX: the local picture

1,014

residents 65 or older (26% of Coleman)

58%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in Coleman County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Coleman ZIP codes

Most older adults in Coleman live with someone: 58% 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 495 Coleman residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (51% in Coleman County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Coleman ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Coleman compared with Coleman County and Texas

Census figure	Coleman	Coleman County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	51%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	34%	25%
Residents 65 or older	26%	26%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,156	$39,821	—

Older residents in towns around Coleman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brownwood, TX	27 mi	3,216	55%
Early, TX	29 mi	505	38%
Ballinger, TX	32 mi	891	46%
Potosi, TX	38 mi	717	27%
Clyde, TX	40 mi	603	58%
Cisco, TX	46 mi	793	42%

Hospices serving Coleman

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Coleman Home Health And Hospice Inc	Coleman, TX	0.3 mi	(325) 625-3222
Gentiva	Brownwood, TX	26 mi	(325) 643-5718
Hospice Of Ballinger	Ballinger, TX	32 mi	(325) 365-2375
Enhabit Hospice	Abilene, TX	44 mi	(325) 266-0260
Hospice Of The Big Country	Abilene, TX	46 mi	(325) 793-5450

Nursing homes near Coleman (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Holiday Hill Inc	Coleman, TX	1.2 mi	4 of 5	106	(325) 625-4157
Coleman Healthcare Center	Coleman, TX	1.7 mi	4 of 5	54	(325) 625-4105
Bangs Nursing And Rehabilitation	Bangs, TX	20 mi	5 of 5	48	(325) 752-6321

Straight-line miles from the center of Coleman. 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 Coleman

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 39% of the $2,596 monthly median income of Coleman 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 Coleman: common questions

Which hospices serve Coleman?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Coleman ZIP codes, including Coleman Home Health And Hospice Inc, Gentiva, Hospice Of Ballinger.

How much does respite care cost in Coleman?

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 39% of the $2,596 monthly median income of Coleman 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 Coleman. 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 Coleman

More senior care near Coleman

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Coleman

More for Coleman families

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 Coleman, TX