Respite Care in Ranger, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ranger, TX: the local picture

429

residents 65 or older (16% of Ranger)

44%

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

34%

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

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ranger ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ranger live with someone: 44% 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 135 Ranger residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (39% in Eastland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Ranger ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ranger compared with Eastland County and Texas

Census figure	Ranger	Eastland County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	39%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	31%	25%
Residents 65 or older	16%	22%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	5.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,964	$41,321	—

Older residents in towns around Ranger

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Eastland, TX	9.5 mi	626	35%
Cisco, TX	19 mi	793	42%
Breckenridge, TX	24 mi	676	40%
De Leon, TX	26 mi	455	64%
Stephenville, TX	32 mi	2,413	36%
Dublin, TX	33 mi	510	37%

Hospices serving Ranger

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Care Services Hospice	Dublin, TX	33 mi	(254) 445-4675
Gentiva	Mineral Wells, TX	40 mi	(940) 468-4194
Alpha Omega Hospice	Weatherford, TX	55 mi	(817) 238-0770
Hendrick Hospice Care Inc	Abilene, TX	61 mi	(325) 670-2273
Kinder Hearts Hospice	Abilene, TX	63 mi	(325) 672-6135

Nursing homes near Ranger (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Premier Health Care Center	Ranger, TX	0.6 mi	1 of 5	50	(254) 647-3111
Avir At Woodlands	Eastland, TX	11 mi	1 of 5	76	(254) 629-1779
Avir At Cisco	Cisco, TX	20 mi	5 of 5	80	(254) 442-4202
Villa Haven Health And Rehabilitation Center	Breckenridge, TX	23 mi	5 of 5	92	(254) 559-3386

Straight-line miles from the center of Ranger. 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 Ranger

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 49% of the $2,080 monthly median income of Ranger 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 Ranger: common questions

Which hospices serve Ranger?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Ranger ZIP codes, including Community Care Services Hospice, Gentiva, Alpha Omega Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Ranger?

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 49% of the $2,080 monthly median income of Ranger 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 Ranger. 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 Ranger

More senior care near Ranger

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Ranger

More for Ranger families

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 Ranger, TX