Respite Care in Marshall, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Marshall, TX: the local picture

3,567

residents 65 or older (15% of Marshall)

72%

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

42%

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

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Marshall ZIP codes

Most older adults in Marshall live with someone: 72% 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 1,387 Marshall residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (41% in Harrison County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Marshall ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Marshall compared with Harrison County and Texas

Census figure	Marshall	Harrison County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	41%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,875	$39,880	—

Older residents in towns around Marshall

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hallsville, TX	13 mi	234	36%
Lake Cherokee, TX	21 mi	1,114	27%
Longview, TX	24 mi	13,805	35%
Greenwood, LA	24 mi	898	25%
Carthage, TX	27 mi	1,189	27%
Blanchard, LA	28 mi	396	39%

Hospices serving Marshall

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Marshall Homecare And Hospice	Marshall, TX	0.6 mi	(903) 923-8154
Harbor Hospice Of Longview LP	Longview, TX	22 mi	(903) 238-8290
Prime Care Hospice LLC	Longview, TX	22 mi	(903) 291-6164
Traditions Hospice	Longview, TX	25 mi	(903) 663-2331
Heart To Heart Hospice Of East Texas LLC	Longview, TX	25 mi	(903) 663-3310

Nursing homes near Marshall (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marshall Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Marshall, TX	0.9 mi	4 of 5	179	(903) 935-7971
Marshall Manor West	Marshall, TX	1.0 mi	3 of 5	118	(903) 938-3793
Heritage House Of Marshall Health & Rehabilitation	Marshall, TX	3.6 mi	2 of 5	125	(903) 935-6700
Avir At Jefferson	Jefferson, TX	16 mi	2 of 5	116	(903) 665-3951

Straight-line miles from the center of Marshall. 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 Marshall

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 30% of the $3,406 monthly median income of Marshall 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 Marshall: common questions

Which hospices serve Marshall?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Marshall ZIP codes, including Marshall Homecare And Hospice, Harbor Hospice Of Longview LP, Prime Care Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Marshall?

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 30% of the $3,406 monthly median income of Marshall 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 Marshall. 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 Marshall

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Other care in Marshall

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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 Marshall, TX