Respite Care in Marlin, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Marlin, TX: the local picture

891

residents 65 or older (16% of Marlin)

48%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Falls County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Marlin ZIP codes

Most older adults in Marlin live with someone: 48% 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 338 Marlin residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (39% in Falls County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Marlin ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Marlin compared with Falls County and Texas

Census figure	Marlin	Falls County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	39%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	35%	25%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	13%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	17%	12%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	5.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,204	$37,415	—

Older residents in towns around Marlin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Robinson, TX	17 mi	1,865	30%
Hewitt, TX	20 mi	3,097	36%
Bellmead, TX	23 mi	1,485	25%
Woodway, TX	24 mi	2,201	24%
Waco, TX	25 mi	19,292	40%
Troy, TX	25 mi	394	59%

Hospices serving Marlin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Halcyon Home	Waco, TX	24 mi	(512) 815-9009
Magnolia Hospice	Waco, TX	24 mi	(254) 741-6570
Alamo Hospice Of Waco	Waco, TX	24 mi	(254) 313-0072
Gentiva	Waco, TX	24 mi	(254) 399-0963
Providence Hospice	Waco, TX	24 mi	(254) 399-9099

Nursing homes near Marlin (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Golden Years Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Marlin, TX	0.1 mi	5 of 5	86	(254) 883-5508
Bremond Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Bremond, TX	16 mi	2 of 5	82	(254) 746-7666
Heritage House Nursing And Rehabilitation	Rosebud, TX	17 mi	4 of 5	85	(254) 583-7904
St. Anthony's Care Center	Waco, TX	20 mi	4 of 5	120	(254) 666-8003

Straight-line miles from the center of Marlin. 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 Marlin

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 43% of the $2,350 monthly median income of Marlin 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 Marlin: common questions

Which hospices serve Marlin?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Marlin ZIP codes, including Halcyon Home, Magnolia Hospice, Alamo Hospice Of Waco.

How much does respite care cost in Marlin?

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 43% of the $2,350 monthly median income of Marlin 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 Marlin. 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 Marlin

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Other care in Marlin

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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 Marlin, TX