Respite Care in Hobbs, NM: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hobbs, NM: the local picture

4,786

residents 65 or older (12% of Hobbs)

69%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Lea County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hobbs ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hobbs live with someone: 69% 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 2,012 Hobbs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (44% in Lea County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Hobbs ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hobbs compared with Lea County and New Mexico

Census figure	Hobbs	Lea County	New Mexico
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	44%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	12%	11%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	21%	13%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	4.3%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,955	$35,679	—

Older residents in towns around Hobbs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Hobbs, NM	3.7 mi	665	28%
Lovington, NM	18 mi	973	55%
Eunice, NM	20 mi	385	58%
Denver City, TX	25 mi	574	13%
Seminole, TX	30 mi	1,047	47%
Seagraves, TX	38 mi	315	50%

Hospices serving Hobbs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Star Hospice LLC	Hobbs, NM	1.4 mi	(575) 393-7007
Family Hospice Ltd Dba Gentiva	Hobbs, NM	1.4 mi	(575) 392-2060
Enhabit Hospice	Carlsbad, NM	67 mi	(575) 236-4844
Tlc Home Health Care, LLC	Carlsbad, NM	67 mi	(575) 885-9199
Excelacare Hospice	Clovis, NM	116 mi	(575) 763-9728

Nursing homes near Hobbs (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Desert Springs Health Care LLC	Hobbs, NM	1.4 mi	5 of 5	80	(575) 397-0870
White Sands Healthcare	Hobbs, NM	2.7 mi	2 of 5	118	(575) 392-6845
Lovington Healthcare LLC	Lovington, NM	19 mi	3 of 5	62	(575) 396-5212

Straight-line miles from the center of Hobbs. 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 Hobbs

At the New Mexico median aide wage of $13.71 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,188 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,163 monthly median income of Hobbs households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Mexico's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Hobbs: common questions

Which hospices serve Hobbs?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Hobbs ZIP codes, including Star Hospice LLC, Family Hospice Ltd Dba Gentiva, Enhabit Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Hobbs?

At the New Mexico median aide wage of $13.71 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,188 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,163 monthly median income of Hobbs households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Mexico's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Hobbs. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers New Mexico.

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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 Hobbs, NM