Respite Care in Midland, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Midland, TX: the local picture

13,847

residents 65 or older (10% of Midland)

64%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Midland County)

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Midland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Midland live with someone: 64% 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 5,583 Midland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (40% in Midland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Midland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Midland compared with Midland County and Texas

Census figure	Midland	Midland County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	25%
Residents 65 or older	10%	11%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	4.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,408	$56,256	—

Older residents in towns around Midland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Odessa, TX	17 mi	11,642	42%
Stanton, TX	20 mi	211	32%
West Odessa, TX	26 mi	3,274	29%
Andrews, TX	33 mi	1,287	35%
Big Spring, TX	40 mi	2,905	42%
Crane, TX	46 mi	314	5.2%

Hospices serving Midland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Angels Care Hospice	Midland, TX	1.3 mi	(432) 208-5530
Hospice Of Midland Inc	Midland, TX	3.8 mi	(432) 682-2855
Gentiva	Midland, TX	3.8 mi	(432) 897-1401
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Permian Basin	Midland, TX	3.9 mi	(432) 999-3009
Star Hospice	Odessa, TX	18 mi	(432) 580-7707

Nursing homes near Midland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Midland Medical Lodge	Midland, TX	1.9 mi	3 of 5	125	(432) 694-0077
Focused Care At Midland	Midland, TX	2.0 mi	2 of 5	106	(432) 686-1898
Focused Care At Hogan Park	Midland, TX	2.6 mi	1 of 5	106	(432) 683-5403
Mabee Health Care Center	Midland, TX	2.7 mi	4 of 5	44	(432) 699-3401

Straight-line miles from the center of Midland. 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 Midland

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 21% of the $4,701 monthly median income of Midland 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 Midland: common questions

Which hospices serve Midland?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Midland ZIP codes, including Angels Care Hospice, Hospice Of Midland Inc, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Midland?

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 21% of the $4,701 monthly median income of Midland 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 Midland. 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 Midland

More senior care near Midland

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 Midland, TX