Respite Care in De Leon, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in De Leon, TX: the local picture

455

residents 65 or older (18% of De Leon)

62%

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

64%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Comanche County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve De Leon ZIP codes

Most older adults in De Leon live with someone: 62% 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 265 De Leon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (64%) (41% in Comanche County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving De Leon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

De Leon compared with Comanche County and Texas

Census figure	De Leon	Comanche County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	64%	41%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	23%	25%
Residents 65 or older	18%	24%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	32%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	14%	5.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,583	$49,620	—

Older residents in towns around De Leon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dublin, TX	12 mi	510	37%
Comanche, TX	15 mi	800	34%
Stephenville, TX	20 mi	2,413	36%
Eastland, TX	26 mi	626	35%
Ranger, TX	26 mi	429	34%
Cisco, TX	32 mi	793	42%

Hospices serving De Leon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Care Services Hospice	Dublin, TX	11 mi	(254) 445-4675
Alpha Omega Hospice	Weatherford, TX	62 mi	(817) 238-0770
Wings Over Texas Hospice	Cleburne, TX	68 mi	(817) 774-9154
Enhabit Hospice	Abilene, TX	75 mi	(325) 266-0260
Kinder Hearts Hospice	Abilene, TX	76 mi	(325) 672-6135

Nursing homes near De Leon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
De Leon Nursing And Rehabilitation	De Leon, TX	0.5 mi	5 of 5	98	(254) 893-2075
Legacy Estate Long Term Care	Comanche, TX	8.1 mi	4 of 5	100	(254) 879-4970
Western Hills Healthcare Residence	Comanche, TX	15 mi	2 of 5	158	(325) 356-2571
Stephenville Nursing And Rehabilitation	Stephenville, TX	19 mi	5 of 5	46	(254) 968-3313

Straight-line miles from the center of De Leon. 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 De Leon

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 38% of the $2,632 monthly median income of De Leon 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 De Leon: common questions

Which hospices serve De Leon?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for De Leon ZIP codes, including Community Care Services Hospice, Alpha Omega Hospice, Wings Over Texas Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in De Leon?

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 38% of the $2,632 monthly median income of De Leon 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 De Leon. 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 De Leon, TX