Respite Care in Gladewater, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Gladewater, TX: the local picture

942

residents 65 or older (15% of Gladewater)

78%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Gregg County)

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Gladewater ZIP codes

Most older adults in Gladewater live with someone: 78% 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 271 Gladewater residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (36% in Gregg County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Gladewater compared with Gregg County and Texas

Census figure	Gladewater	Gregg County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	30%	25%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.9%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	4.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,621	$52,858	—

Older residents in towns around Gladewater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
White Oak, TX	5.5 mi	753	47%
Liberty City, TX	6.3 mi	688	45%
Longview, TX	11 mi	13,805	35%
Kilgore, TX	11 mi	1,550	28%
Gilmer, TX	13 mi	886	45%
Holly Lake Ranch, TX	19 mi	1,471	35%

Hospices serving Gladewater

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Three Oaks Hospice	Longview, TX	8.7 mi	(903) 551-3400
Lifecare Health Services	Longview, TX	8.7 mi	(903) 297-9300
Traditions Hospice	Longview, TX	10 mi	(903) 663-2331
Heart To Heart Hospice Of East Texas LLC	Longview, TX	10 mi	(903) 663-3310
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Texas	Longview, TX	10 mi	(903) 234-0943

Nursing homes near Gladewater (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Truman W Smith Children's Care Center	Gladewater, TX	1.0 mi	5 of 5	120	(903) 845-2181
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center G	Gladewater, TX	1.8 mi	2 of 5	100	(903) 845-2175
Pine Tree Lodge Nursing Center	Longview, TX	8.1 mi	1 of 5	92	(903) 759-3994
Buckner Westminster Place	Longview, TX	12 mi	4 of 5	20	(903) 234-0000

Straight-line miles from the center of Gladewater. 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 Gladewater

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 23% of the $4,468 monthly median income of Gladewater 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 Gladewater: common questions

Which hospices serve Gladewater?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Gladewater ZIP codes, including Three Oaks Hospice, Lifecare Health Services, Traditions Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Gladewater?

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 23% of the $4,468 monthly median income of Gladewater 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 Gladewater. 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 Gladewater, TX