Respite Care in Littlefield, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Littlefield, TX: the local picture

885

residents 65 or older (15% of Littlefield)

65%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Lamb County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Littlefield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Littlefield live with someone: 65% 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 390 Littlefield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (47% in Lamb County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Littlefield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Littlefield compared with Lamb County and Texas

Census figure	Littlefield	Lamb County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	47%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	31%	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.)	26%	18%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,250	$39,597	—

Older residents in towns around Littlefield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Levelland, TX	23 mi	1,747	43%
Shallowater, TX	25 mi	386	42%
Abernathy, TX	28 mi	409	48%
Muleshoe, TX	31 mi	1,113	41%
Wolfforth, TX	34 mi	584	57%
Lubbock, TX	36 mi	33,912	39%

Hospices serving Littlefield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Lubbock, TX	32 mi	(806) 516-8103
Covenant Health At Home With Compassus, Hospice Of Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	35 mi	(806) 795-2751
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	36 mi	(806) 785-7903
Beyondfaith Hospice Of Lubbock LLC	Lubbock, TX	36 mi	(806) 797-0000
Direct Health Care Inc	Lubbock, TX	36 mi	(806) 793-3999

Nursing homes near Littlefield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sunset Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Littlefield, TX	0.8 mi	1 of 5	80	(806) 385-6600
Runningwater Draw Care Center, Inc.	Olton, TX	21 mi	3 of 5	75	(806) 285-2677
Levelland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Levelland, TX	23 mi	3 of 5	87	(806) 894-5053

Straight-line miles from the center of Littlefield. 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 Littlefield

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 29% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Littlefield 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 Littlefield: common questions

Which hospices serve Littlefield?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Littlefield ZIP codes, including Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner, Covenant Health At Home With Compassus, Hospice Of Lubbock, Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock.

How much does respite care cost in Littlefield?

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 29% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Littlefield 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 Littlefield. 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 Littlefield, TX