Respite Care in Dimmitt, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dimmitt, TX: the local picture

816

residents 65 or older (20% of Dimmitt)

76%

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Castro County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dimmitt ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dimmitt live with someone: 76% 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 161 Dimmitt residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (26% in Castro County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Dimmitt ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dimmitt compared with Castro County and Texas

Census figure	Dimmitt	Castro County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	26%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	21%	25%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	0.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	22%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	1.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,812	$33,931	—

Older residents in towns around Dimmitt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hereford, TX	20 mi	1,773	29%
Friona, TX	25 mi	875	36%
Tulia, TX	30 mi	738	39%
Muleshoe, TX	33 mi	1,113	41%
Canyon, TX	38 mi	1,991	36%
Plainview, TX	41 mi	2,963	46%

Hospices serving Dimmitt

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Samaritan Hospice	Hereford, TX	21 mi	(806) 363-6085
Bluebonnet Home Health & Hospice Company	Friona, TX	25 mi	(806) 247-0057
Vitalcaring Group	Plainview, TX	41 mi	(806) 293-2732
Gentiva	Amarillo, TX	49 mi	(806) 372-7696
High Plains Senior Care Hospice	Amarillo, TX	51 mi	(806) 350-7100

Nursing homes near Dimmitt (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Country View Living	Dimmitt, TX	0.9 mi	5 of 5	54	(806) 647-2984
Castro County Nursing & Rehabilitation	Dimmitt, TX	1.9 mi	2 of 5	114	(806) 647-3117
Hereford Nursing & Rehabilitation	Hereford, TX	20 mi	4 of 5	120	(806) 364-7113
Prairie Acres	Friona, TX	25 mi	4 of 5	83	(806) 250-3922

Straight-line miles from the center of Dimmitt. 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 Dimmitt

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 36% of the $2,818 monthly median income of Dimmitt 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 Dimmitt: common questions

Which hospices serve Dimmitt?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Dimmitt ZIP codes, including Samaritan Hospice, Bluebonnet Home Health & Hospice Company, Vitalcaring Group.

How much does respite care cost in Dimmitt?

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 36% of the $2,818 monthly median income of Dimmitt 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 Dimmitt. 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 Dimmitt

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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 Dimmitt, TX