Respite Care in Jacksboro, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Jacksboro, TX: the local picture

532

residents 65 or older (12% of Jacksboro)

60%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Jack County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Jacksboro ZIP codes

Most older adults in Jacksboro live with someone: 60% 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 158 Jacksboro residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (33% in Jack County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Jacksboro ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Jacksboro compared with Jack County and Texas

Census figure	Jacksboro	Jack County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	8.2%	12%
Households with no vehicle	20%	12%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,167	$51,324	—

Older residents in towns around Jacksboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bridgeport, TX	22 mi	551	17%
Graham, TX	26 mi	1,758	47%
Mineral Wells, TX	28 mi	2,474	51%
Bowie, TX	29 mi	1,012	40%
Springtown, TX	33 mi	485	47%
Decatur, TX	33 mi	1,623	27%

Hospices serving Jacksboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beyondfaith Hospice LLC	Graham, TX	26 mi	(940) 521-9915
Gentiva	Mineral Wells, TX	29 mi	(940) 468-4194
Solaris Hospice Inc	Decatur, TX	34 mi	(940) 627-1011
Alpha Omega Hospice	Weatherford, TX	39 mi	(817) 238-0770
Angels Care Hospice	Wichita Falls, TX	49 mi	(940) 500-2537

Nursing homes near Jacksboro (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Jacksboro	Jacksboro, TX	0.2 mi	4 of 5	104	(940) 567-2686
Bridgeport Medical Lodge	Bridgeport, TX	24 mi	1 of 5	152	(940) 683-5023

Straight-line miles from the center of Jacksboro. 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 Jacksboro

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 37% of the $2,764 monthly median income of Jacksboro 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 Jacksboro: common questions

Which hospices serve Jacksboro?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Jacksboro ZIP codes, including Beyondfaith Hospice LLC, Gentiva, Solaris Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Jacksboro?

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 37% of the $2,764 monthly median income of Jacksboro 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 Jacksboro. 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 Jacksboro

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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 Jacksboro, TX