Respite Care in Lamesa, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lamesa, TX: the local picture

1,345

residents 65 or older (16% of Lamesa)

59%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Dawson County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lamesa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lamesa 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 498 Lamesa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (38% in Dawson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Lamesa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lamesa compared with Dawson County and Texas

Census figure	Lamesa	Dawson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	37%	25%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	18%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	5.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,123	$28,665	—

Older residents in towns around Lamesa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brownfield, TX	36 mi	1,429	37%
Seagraves, TX	38 mi	315	50%
Seminole, TX	40 mi	1,047	47%
Stanton, TX	43 mi	211	32%
Big Spring, TX	44 mi	2,905	42%
Andrews, TX	45 mi	1,287	35%

Hospices serving Lamesa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Angels Care Hospice	Midland, TX	49 mi	(432) 208-5530
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Permian Basin	Midland, TX	54 mi	(432) 999-3009
Enhabit Hospice	Lubbock, TX	54 mi	(806) 300-8858
Beyondfaith Hospice Of Lubbock LLC	Lubbock, TX	54 mi	(806) 797-0000
Gentiva	Lubbock, TX	54 mi	(806) 748-1041

Nursing homes near Lamesa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Focused Care At Lamesa	Lamesa, TX	1.2 mi	2 of 5	80	(806) 872-2141

Straight-line miles from the center of Lamesa. 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 Lamesa

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 46% of the $2,177 monthly median income of Lamesa 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 Lamesa: common questions

Which hospices serve Lamesa?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Lamesa ZIP codes, including Angels Care Hospice, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Permian Basin, Enhabit Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lamesa?

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 46% of the $2,177 monthly median income of Lamesa 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 Lamesa. 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.

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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 Lamesa, TX