Respite Care in Kaufman, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kaufman, TX: the local picture

1,124

residents 65 or older (13% of Kaufman)

69%

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

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Kaufman County)

40

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kaufman ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kaufman 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 488 Kaufman residents aged 65 or older report a disability (49%) (35% in Kaufman County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 40 hospices serving Kaufman ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kaufman compared with Kaufman County and Texas

Census figure	Kaufman	Kaufman County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	35%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	17%	25%
Residents 65 or older	13%	11%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	0.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	3.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,625	$59,158	—

Older residents in towns around Kaufman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Crandall, TX	7.9 mi	621	34%
Talty, TX	9.6 mi	349	29%
Terrell, TX	10 mi	2,597	37%
Heartland, TX	11 mi	372	74%
Combine, TX	12 mi	476	30%
Forney, TX	14 mi	2,553	34%

Hospices serving Kaufman

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Always Accurate Home Healthcare And Hospice LLC	Kaufman, TX	2.7 mi	(469) 376-6763
Alinea Family Hospice Care LLC	Terrell, TX	12 mi	(972) 563-1560
Shalem Hospice Care LLC	Sunnyvale, TX	21 mi	(214) 564-8296
Angel Hospice Corp	Mesquite, TX	22 mi	(214) 432-2636
Enhabit Hospice	Kemp, TX	23 mi	(844) 474-4026

Nursing homes near Kaufman (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Kaufman	Kaufman, TX	0.2 mi	2 of 5	115	(972) 932-2118
Sunflower Park Health Care	Kaufman, TX	1.6 mi	2 of 5	92	(972) 932-7776
Terrell Healthcare Center	Terrell, TX	11 mi	not rated	94	(972) 563-7668
Lakeside Health And Wellness	Kemp, TX	11 mi	1 of 5	124	(430) 255-2199

Straight-line miles from the center of Kaufman. 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 Kaufman

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 31% of the $3,302 monthly median income of Kaufman 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 Kaufman: common questions

Which hospices serve Kaufman?

Medicare lists 40 hospices for Kaufman ZIP codes, including Always Accurate Home Healthcare And Hospice LLC, Alinea Family Hospice Care LLC, Shalem Hospice Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Kaufman?

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 31% of the $3,302 monthly median income of Kaufman 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 Kaufman. 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 Kaufman

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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 Kaufman, TX