Respite Care in Pottsboro, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pottsboro, TX: the local picture

540

residents 65 or older (20% of Pottsboro)

68%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Grayson County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pottsboro ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pottsboro 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 172 Pottsboro residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (34% in Grayson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Pottsboro ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pottsboro compared with Grayson County and Texas

Census figure	Pottsboro	Grayson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	3.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,702	$54,577	—

Older residents in towns around Pottsboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Denison, TX	5.2 mi	5,178	39%
Sherman, TX	10 mi	7,338	35%
Whitesboro, TX	15 mi	714	52%
Calera, OK	18 mi	311	56%
Howe, TX	18 mi	275	41%
Durant, OK	22 mi	2,980	44%

Hospices serving Pottsboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Angel Hands Hospice Of Texoma	Denison, TX	7.2 mi	(214) 556-4996
Heart To Heart Hospice Of North Texas LLC	Sherman, TX	9.5 mi	(903) 892-6406
Guardian Hospice	Sherman, TX	9.5 mi	(903) 868-0267
Centric Hospice	Sherman, TX	9.5 mi	(855) 942-3687
Concord Hospice LLC	Sherman, TX	9.5 mi	(469) 906-2000

Nursing homes near Pottsboro (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Woodlands Place Rehabilitation Suites	Denison, TX	6.6 mi	3 of 5	133	(903) 462-1200
Beacon Hill	Denison, TX	6.7 mi	4 of 5	150	(903) 327-8537
Avir At Memorial	Denison, TX	6.8 mi	1 of 5	136	(903) 465-7442
The Homestead Of Denison	Denison, TX	7.1 mi	3 of 5	140	(903) 463-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Pottsboro. 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 Pottsboro

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 $4,725 monthly median income of Pottsboro 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 Pottsboro: common questions

Which hospices serve Pottsboro?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Pottsboro ZIP codes, including Angel Hands Hospice Of Texoma, Heart To Heart Hospice Of North Texas LLC, Guardian Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Pottsboro?

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 $4,725 monthly median income of Pottsboro 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 Pottsboro. 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 Pottsboro, TX