Respite Care in Corsicana, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Corsicana, TX: the local picture

3,864

residents 65 or older (15% of Corsicana)

71%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Navarro County)

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Corsicana ZIP codes

Most older adults in Corsicana live with someone: 71% 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 1,500 Corsicana residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (40% in Navarro County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Corsicana ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Corsicana compared with Navarro County and Texas

Census figure	Corsicana	Navarro County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	24%	25%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	4.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,142	$46,960	—

Older residents in towns around Corsicana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ennis, TX	19 mi	2,859	36%
Gun Barrel City, TX	26 mi	1,740	41%
Palmer, TX	26 mi	230	37%
Mexia, TX	28 mi	1,179	50%
Mabank, TX	29 mi	621	49%
Fairfield, TX	31 mi	631	44%

Hospices serving Corsicana

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arc Hospice And Palliative Care	Corsicana, TX	0.6 mi	(903) 874-7700
Cedar Lake Home Health And Hospice	Malakoff, TX	23 mi	(903) 489-2043
Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas	Waxahachie, TX	30 mi	(972) 923-2436
Traditions Health	Waxahachie, TX	30 mi	(972) 878-2273
Always Accurate Home Healthcare And Hospice LLC	Kaufman, TX	34 mi	(469) 376-6763

Nursing homes near Corsicana (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Twilight Home	Corsicana, TX	1.7 mi	4 of 5	102	(903) 872-2521
The Village At Heritage Oaks	Corsicana, TX	1.8 mi	4 of 5	107	(903) 872-5130
Meadows Of Corsicana, LLC	Corsicana, TX	1.9 mi	5 of 5	96	(903) 872-2455
Legacy At Corsicana Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Corsicana, TX	2.1 mi	3 of 5	148	(903) 874-5333

Straight-line miles from the center of Corsicana. 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 Corsicana

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 $4,012 monthly median income of Corsicana 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 Corsicana: common questions

Which hospices serve Corsicana?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Corsicana ZIP codes, including Arc Hospice And Palliative Care, Cedar Lake Home Health And Hospice, Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas.

How much does respite care cost in Corsicana?

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 $4,012 monthly median income of Corsicana 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 Corsicana. 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 Corsicana

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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 Corsicana, TX