Henrietta, Texas

Respite Care in Henrietta, TX

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Local figures

Respite Care in Henrietta, TX: the local picture

816
residents 65 or older (26% of Henrietta)
59%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
46%
of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Clay County)
7
Medicare-certified hospices serve Henrietta ZIP codes

Most older adults in Henrietta live with someone: 59% 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 352 Henrietta residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (38% in Clay County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Henrietta compared with Clay County and Texas

Census figureHenriettaClay CountyTexas
Residents 65+ with a disability46%38%35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone41%25%25%
Residents 65 or older26%23%13%
Residents 85 or older2.9%2.0%1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)20%9.8%12%
Households with no vehicle5.1%2.4%5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$40,141$51,143—

Older residents in towns around Henrietta

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Wichita Falls, TX20 mi14,87639%
Nocona, TX27 mi65660%
Bowie, TX27 mi1,01240%
Burkburnett, TX28 mi2,06344%
Iowa Park, TX30 mi1,20657%
Jacksboro, TX41 mi53234%

Hospices serving Henrietta

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Healing Hands Healthcare LLCWichita Falls, TX19 mi(940) 432-0588
Beyondfaith Hospice Of Wichita Falls LLCWichita Falls, TX19 mi(940) 696-8901
Angels Care HospiceWichita Falls, TX20 mi(940) 500-2537
Solaris Hospice IncDecatur, TX54 mi(940) 627-1011
Beyondfaith Hospice LLCGraham, TX54 mi(940) 521-9915

Nursing homes near Henrietta (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Grace Care Center Of HenriettaHenrietta, TX0.6 mi1 of 560(940) 538-4303
Midwestern Healthcare CenterWichita Falls, TX17 mi3 of 5121(940) 723-0885
Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation Center - WichiWichita Falls, TX17 mi4 of 5144(940) 767-5500
Swan Health At Wichita FallsWichita Falls, TX19 mi4 of 572(940) 322-3393

Straight-line miles from the center of Henrietta. 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 Henrietta

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 30% of the $3,345 monthly median income of Henrietta 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Henrietta: common questions

Which hospices serve Henrietta?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Henrietta ZIP codes, including Healing Hands Healthcare LLC, Beyondfaith Hospice Of Wichita Falls LLC, Angels Care Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Henrietta?

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 30% of the $3,345 monthly median income of Henrietta 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 Henrietta. 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.

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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