Respite Care in Shallowater, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Shallowater, TX: the local picture

386

residents 65 or older (13% of Shallowater)

77%

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

42%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Shallowater ZIP codes

Most older adults in Shallowater live with someone: 77% 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 162 Shallowater residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (39% in Lubbock County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Shallowater ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Shallowater compared with Lubbock County and Texas

Census figure	Shallowater	Lubbock County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	39%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	28%	25%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	5.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,567	$53,834	—

Older residents in towns around Shallowater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lubbock, TX	11 mi	33,912	39%
Abernathy, TX	12 mi	409	48%
Wolfforth, TX	13 mi	584	57%
Levelland, TX	23 mi	1,747	43%
Littlefield, TX	25 mi	885	46%
Slaton, TX	26 mi	696	39%

Hospices serving Shallowater

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Lubbock, TX	7.4 mi	(806) 516-8103
Covenant Health At Home With Compassus, Hospice Of Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	10 mi	(806) 795-2751
Accentcare Health	Lubbock, TX	12 mi	(806) 788-0158
Beyondfaith Hospice Of Lubbock LLC	Lubbock, TX	12 mi	(806) 797-0000
Gentiva	Lubbock, TX	12 mi	(806) 748-1041

Nursing homes near Shallowater (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Plaza At Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	7.1 mi	3 of 5	132	(806) 740-0800
Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Lubbock, TX	7.6 mi	2 of 5	114	(806) 793-1111
Carillon Inc	Lubbock, TX	7.7 mi	3 of 5	100	(806) 281-6114
The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat	Lubbock, TX	8.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(806) 763-4455

Straight-line miles from the center of Shallowater. 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 Shallowater

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 27% of the $3,714 monthly median income of Shallowater 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 Shallowater: common questions

Which hospices serve Shallowater?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Shallowater ZIP codes, including Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner, Covenant Health At Home With Compassus, Hospice Of Lubbock, Accentcare Health.

How much does respite care cost in Shallowater?

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 27% of the $3,714 monthly median income of Shallowater 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 Shallowater. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Shallowater, TX