Respite Care in Denver City, TX
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Respite Care in Denver City, TX: the local picture
Most older adults in Denver City live with someone: 74% 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 69 Denver City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (13%) (24% in Yoakum County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Denver City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Denver City compared with Yoakum County and Texas
| Census figure | Denver City | Yoakum County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 13% | 24% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 26% | 23% | 25% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 13% | 13% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.4% | 2.5% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $75,182 | $57,813 | — |
Older residents in towns around Denver City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seagraves, TX | 16 mi | 315 | 50% |
| Seminole, TX | 20 mi | 1,047 | 47% |
| North Hobbs, NM | 22 mi | 665 | 28% |
| Hobbs, NM | 25 mi | 4,786 | 43% |
| Lovington, NM | 30 mi | 973 | 55% |
| Brownfield, TX | 35 mi | 1,429 | 37% |
Hospices serving Denver City
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert Hospice LLC | Lubbock, TX | 64 mi | (806) 747-8972 |
| Hospice Of The South Plains | Lubbock, TX | 64 mi | (806) 783-0382 |
| Excelacare Hospice | Lubbock, TX | 67 mi | (806) 791-0043 |
| Accentcare Health | Lubbock, TX | 68 mi | (806) 788-0158 |
| Covenant Health At Home With Compassus, Hospice Of Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | 69 mi | (806) 795-2751 |
Nursing homes near Denver City (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinnery Oaks Community | Denver City, TX | 0.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 60 | (806) 592-2551 |
| Memorial Health Care Center | Seminole, TX | 20 mi | 4 of 5 | 40 | (432) 758-4877 |
| White Sands Healthcare | Hobbs, NM | 25 mi | 2 of 5 | 118 | (575) 392-6845 |
| Desert Springs Health Care LLC | Hobbs, NM | 25 mi | 5 of 5 | 80 | (575) 397-0870 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Denver City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Denver City
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 16% of the $6,265 monthly median income of Denver City 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Denver City: common questions
Which hospices serve Denver City?
Medicare lists 7 hospices for Denver City ZIP codes, including Calvert Hospice LLC, Hospice Of The South Plains, Excelacare Hospice.
How much does respite care cost in Denver City?
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 16% of the $6,265 monthly median income of Denver City 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 Denver City. 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 senior care near Denver City
Respite Care in nearby cities
- Respite Care in Seagraves, TX
- Respite Care in Seminole, TX
- Respite Care in North Hobbs, NM
- Respite Care in Hobbs, NM
- Respite Care in Lovington, NM
- Respite Care in Brownfield, TX
- Respite Care in Eunice, NM
- Respite Care in Andrews, TX
- Respite Care in Levelland, TX
- Respite Care in Lamesa, TX
- Respite Care in Wolfforth, TX
- Respite Care in Lubbock, TX
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Other care in Denver City
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.
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