Respite Care in Gun Barrel City, TX
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Respite Care in Gun Barrel City, TX: the local picture
Most older adults in Gun Barrel City live with someone: 70% 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 709 Gun Barrel City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (35% in Kaufman County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 35 hospices serving Gun Barrel City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Gun Barrel City compared with Kaufman County and Texas
| Census figure | Gun Barrel City | Kaufman County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 17% | 25% |
| Residents 65 or older | 26% | 11% | 13% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.7% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $64,886 | $59,158 | — |
Older residents in towns around Gun Barrel City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabank, TX | 3.3 mi | 621 | 49% |
| Athens, TX | 20 mi | 2,563 | 47% |
| Kaufman, TX | 20 mi | 1,124 | 49% |
| Canton, TX | 22 mi | 819 | 31% |
| Corsicana, TX | 26 mi | 3,864 | 42% |
| Wills Point, TX | 27 mi | 631 | 40% |
Hospices serving Gun Barrel City
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhabit Hospice | Kemp, TX | 7.4 mi | (844) 474-4026 |
| Cedar Lake Home Health And Hospice | Malakoff, TX | 13 mi | (903) 489-2043 |
| Always Accurate Home Healthcare And Hospice LLC | Kaufman, TX | 18 mi | (469) 376-6763 |
| Alinea Family Hospice Care LLC | Terrell, TX | 31 mi | (972) 563-1560 |
| American Home Hospice Inc | Terrell, TX | 31 mi | (972) 524-3800 |
Nursing homes near Gun Barrel City (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabank Nursing Center | Mabank, TX | 3.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 90 | (903) 887-2436 |
| Kemp Care Center | Kemp, TX | 8.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 124 | (903) 498-8073 |
| Lakeside Health And Wellness | Kemp, TX | 9.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 124 | (430) 255-2199 |
| Cedar Lake Nursing Center | Malakoff, TX | 13 mi | 3 of 5 | 90 | (903) 489-1702 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Gun Barrel 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 Gun Barrel 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 19% of the $5,407 monthly median income of Gun Barrel 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 Gun Barrel City: common questions
Which hospices serve Gun Barrel City?
Medicare lists 35 hospices for Gun Barrel City ZIP codes, including Enhabit Hospice, Cedar Lake Home Health And Hospice, Always Accurate Home Healthcare And Hospice LLC.
How much does respite care cost in Gun Barrel 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 19% of the $5,407 monthly median income of Gun Barrel 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 Gun Barrel 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.
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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.
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