Respite Care in Huntington, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Huntington, TX: the local picture

622

residents 65 or older (15% of Huntington)

76%

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

68%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Angelina County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Huntington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Huntington 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 387 Huntington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (68%) (41% in Angelina County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Huntington compared with Angelina County and Texas

Census figure	Huntington	Angelina County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	68%	41%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	6.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,750	$47,049	—

Older residents in towns around Huntington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lufkin, TX	9.5 mi	5,215	41%
Hudson, TX	13 mi	588	59%
Diboll, TX	14 mi	924	43%
Nacogdoches, TX	23 mi	4,195	34%
Woodville, TX	36 mi	585	45%
Center, TX	42 mi	772	37%

Hospices serving Huntington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
A Caring Touch Home Health Services & Hospice Care	Lufkin, TX	4.2 mi	(936) 632-9400
Affinity Health Care	Lufkin, TX	4.2 mi	(936) 639-2626
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Lufkin LLC	Lufkin, TX	16 mi	(936) 569-9143
Hospice In The Pines	Lufkin, TX	16 mi	(936) 632-1514
Harbor Hospice 26 LP	Lufkin, TX	16 mi	(936) 632-5700

Nursing homes near Huntington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Huntington Health Care & Rehabilitation Center	Huntington, TX	0.2 mi	2 of 5	112	(936) 876-2273
Southland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Lufkin, TX	7.9 mi	1 of 5	150	(936) 639-1252
Pinecrest Retirement Community	Lufkin, TX	9.5 mi	5 of 5	51	(936) 634-1054
Parkwood In The Pines	Lufkin, TX	11 mi	3 of 5	140	(936) 637-7215

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntington. 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 Huntington

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 35% of the $2,896 monthly median income of Huntington 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 Huntington: common questions

Which hospices serve Huntington?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Huntington ZIP codes, including A Caring Touch Home Health Services & Hospice Care, Affinity Health Care, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Lufkin LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Huntington?

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 35% of the $2,896 monthly median income of Huntington 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 Huntington. 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 Huntington

More senior care near Huntington

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Other care in Huntington

More for Huntington families

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 Huntington, TX