Respite Care in Lubbock, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lubbock, TX: the local picture

33,912

residents 65 or older (13% of Lubbock)

69%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability

35

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lubbock ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lubbock 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 13,002 Lubbock residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 35 hospices serving Lubbock ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lubbock compared with Texas

Census figure	Lubbock	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,209	—

Older residents in towns around Lubbock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wolfforth, TX	7.6 mi	584	57%
Shallowater, TX	11 mi	386	42%
Slaton, TX	16 mi	696	39%
Abernathy, TX	18 mi	409	48%
Levelland, TX	27 mi	1,747	43%
Brownfield, TX	35 mi	1,429	37%

Hospices serving Lubbock

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Covenant Health At Home With Compassus, Hospice Of Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	0.5 mi	(806) 795-2751
Accentcare Health	Lubbock, TX	1.1 mi	(806) 788-0158
Grayce Enhanced Hospice Care	Lubbock, TX	1.1 mi	(806) 589-2007
American Star Home Health Care Inc	Lubbock, TX	2.1 mi	(806) 687-6547
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	2.4 mi	(806) 785-7903

Nursing homes near Lubbock (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakeside Rehabilitation And Care Center	Lubbock, TX	1.0 mi	1 of 5	93	(806) 793-2555
Lubbock Health Care Center	Lubbock, TX	1.1 mi	3 of 5	120	(806) 793-3252
Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing	Lubbock, TX	1.3 mi	1 of 5	144	(806) 795-1774
Mesquite Post Acute Care	Lubbock, TX	1.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(806) 795-4368

Straight-line miles from the center of Lubbock. 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 Lubbock

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 22% of the $4,517 monthly median income of Lubbock 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 Lubbock: common questions

Which hospices serve Lubbock?

Medicare lists 35 hospices for Lubbock ZIP codes, including Covenant Health At Home With Compassus, Hospice Of Lubbock, Accentcare Health, Grayce Enhanced Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Lubbock?

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 22% of the $4,517 monthly median income of Lubbock 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 Lubbock. 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 Lubbock, TX