Respite Care in Crockett, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Crockett, TX: the local picture

1,281

residents 65 or older (20% of Crockett)

68%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Houston County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Crockett ZIP codes

Most older adults in Crockett live with someone: 68% 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 356 Crockett residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (43% in Houston County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Crockett ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Crockett compared with Houston County and Texas

Census figure	Crockett	Houston County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	43%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	24%	25%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	13%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	18%	8.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,161	$47,724	—

Older residents in towns around Crockett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Palestine, TX	32 mi	2,907	38%
Madisonville, TX	37 mi	892	30%
Rusk, TX	38 mi	676	38%
Hudson, TX	40 mi	588	59%
Onalaska, TX	40 mi	540	49%
Diboll, TX	41 mi	924	43%

Hospices serving Crockett

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitalcaring Group	Crockett, TX	3.8 mi	(936) 545-0320
Hospice In The Pines	Lufkin, TX	37 mi	(936) 632-1514
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Lufkin LLC	Lufkin, TX	37 mi	(936) 569-9143
Harbor Hospice 26 LP	Lufkin, TX	37 mi	(936) 632-5700
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Tyler Ltd	Tyler, TX	67 mi	(903) 593-6619

Nursing homes near Crockett (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Whitehall Rehab & Nursing	Crockett, TX	1.2 mi	3 of 5	113	(936) 544-2163
Winfield Rehab & Nursing	Crockett, TX	1.2 mi	1 of 5	83	(936) 544-0150
Crockett Health Care Associates, Inc.	Crockett, TX	9.6 mi	4 of 5	90	(936) 544-7884
Avir At Elkhart	Elkhart, TX	22 mi	3 of 5	98	(903) 764-2291

Straight-line miles from the center of Crockett. 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 Crockett

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 $2,597 monthly median income of Crockett 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 Crockett: common questions

Which hospices serve Crockett?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Crockett ZIP codes, including Vitalcaring Group, Hospice In The Pines, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Lufkin LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Crockett?

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 $2,597 monthly median income of Crockett 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 Crockett. 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 Crockett, TX