Respite Care in Lufkin, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lufkin, TX: the local picture

5,215

residents 65 or older (15% of Lufkin)

65%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Angelina County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lufkin ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lufkin 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 1,945 Lufkin residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (41% in Angelina County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Lufkin ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lufkin compared with Angelina County and Texas

Census figure	Lufkin	Angelina County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	41%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	6.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,352	$47,049	—

Older residents in towns around Lufkin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hudson, TX	3.3 mi	588	59%
Huntington, TX	9.5 mi	622	68%
Diboll, TX	9.8 mi	924	43%
Nacogdoches, TX	21 mi	4,195	34%
Rusk, TX	41 mi	676	38%
Onalaska, TX	41 mi	540	49%

Hospices serving Lufkin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
A Caring Touch Home Health Services & Hospice Care	Lufkin, TX	6.1 mi	(936) 632-9400
Affinity Health Care	Lufkin, TX	6.1 mi	(936) 639-2626
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Lufkin LLC	Lufkin, TX	6.4 mi	(936) 569-9143
Hospice In The Pines	Lufkin, TX	6.4 mi	(936) 632-1514
Harbor Hospice 26 LP	Lufkin, TX	6.4 mi	(936) 632-5700

Nursing homes near Lufkin (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pinecrest Retirement Community	Lufkin, TX	0.5 mi	5 of 5	51	(936) 634-1054
Parkwood In The Pines	Lufkin, TX	1.6 mi	3 of 5	140	(936) 637-7215
Kennedy Health & Rehab	Lufkin, TX	2.1 mi	1 of 5	145	(936) 632-3331
Castle Pines Health & Rehabilitation	Lufkin, TX	2.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(936) 699-2544

Straight-line miles from the center of Lufkin. 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 Lufkin

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 27% of the $3,696 monthly median income of Lufkin 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 Lufkin: common questions

Which hospices serve Lufkin?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Lufkin ZIP codes, including A Caring Touch Home Health Services & Hospice Care, Affinity Health Care, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Lufkin LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Lufkin?

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 27% of the $3,696 monthly median income of Lufkin 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 Lufkin. 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 Lufkin, TX