Respite Care in Plainview, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Plainview, TX: the local picture

2,963

residents 65 or older (15% of Plainview)

68%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Hale County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Plainview ZIP codes

Most older adults in Plainview live with someone: 68% 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 1,302 Plainview residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (45% in Hale County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Plainview compared with Hale County and Texas

Census figure	Plainview	Hale County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	45%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	31%	25%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	6.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,963	$35,842	—

Older residents in towns around Plainview

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tulia, TX	24 mi	738	39%
Abernathy, TX	26 mi	409	48%
Floydada, TX	26 mi	328	39%
Shallowater, TX	38 mi	386	42%
Littlefield, TX	40 mi	885	46%
Dimmitt, TX	41 mi	816	20%

Hospices serving Plainview

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitalcaring Group	Plainview, TX	0.4 mi	(806) 293-2732
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	43 mi	(806) 785-7903
Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Lubbock, TX	43 mi	(806) 516-8103
Covenant Health At Home With Compassus, Hospice Of Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	44 mi	(806) 795-2751
American Star Home Health Care Inc	Lubbock, TX	45 mi	(806) 687-6547

Nursing homes near Plainview (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Plainview Healthcare Center	Plainview, TX	1.0 mi	2 of 5	93	(806) 296-5584
Prairie House Living Center	Plainview, TX	1.5 mi	3 of 5	121	(806) 293-4855
Runningwater Draw Care Center, Inc.	Olton, TX	24 mi	3 of 5	75	(806) 285-2677

Straight-line miles from the center of Plainview. 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 Plainview

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 37% of the $2,747 monthly median income of Plainview 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 Plainview: common questions

Which hospices serve Plainview?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Plainview ZIP codes, including Vitalcaring Group, Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock, Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner.

How much does respite care cost in Plainview?

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 37% of the $2,747 monthly median income of Plainview 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 Plainview. 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 Plainview, TX