Respite Care in Reno, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Reno, TX: the local picture

521

residents 65 or older (15% of Reno)

66%

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

24%

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

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Reno ZIP codes

Most older adults in Reno live with someone: 66% 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 125 Reno residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (40% in Lamar County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Reno ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Reno compared with Lamar County and Texas

Census figure	Reno	Lamar County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	33%	25%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,563	$46,153	—

Older residents in towns around Reno

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Paris, TX	3.8 mi	4,691	44%
Hugo, OK	24 mi	873	66%
Clarksville, TX	25 mi	854	44%
Mount Vernon, TX	37 mi	287	54%
Sulphur Springs, TX	37 mi	2,692	37%
Commerce, TX	38 mi	643	51%

Hospices serving Reno

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Paris Signature Hospice	Paris, TX	1.1 mi	(903) 785-1800
Elara Caring	Paris, TX	1.1 mi	(903) 794-2462
On Call Hospice	Paris, TX	3.4 mi	(903) 706-5003
Platinum Palliative & Hospice Care Inc	Paris, TX	3.4 mi	(903) 783-1818
Waterford Hospice LLC	Paris, TX	3.4 mi	(903) 785-1800

Nursing homes near Reno (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage House At Paris Rehab & Nursing	Paris, TX	1.2 mi	2 of 5	90	(903) 784-3100
Stillhouse Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Paris, TX	3.9 mi	2 of 5	150	(903) 785-1601
Legend Healthcare And Rehabilitation - Paris	Paris, TX	4.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(903) 737-9820
Brentwood Terrace Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Paris, TX	4.1 mi	1 of 5	119	(903) 784-4111

Straight-line miles from the center of Reno. 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 Reno

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 23% of the $4,297 monthly median income of Reno 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 Reno: common questions

Which hospices serve Reno?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Reno ZIP codes, including Paris Signature Hospice, Elara Caring, On Call Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Reno?

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 23% of the $4,297 monthly median income of Reno 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 Reno. 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 Reno

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Other care in Reno

More for Reno 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 Reno, TX