Respite Care in Slaton, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Slaton, TX: the local picture

696

residents 65 or older (12% of Slaton)

53%

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

39%

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

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Slaton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Slaton live with someone: 53% 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 255 Slaton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (39% in Lubbock County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Slaton compared with Lubbock County and Texas

Census figure	Slaton	Lubbock County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	39%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	28%	25%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	5.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,193	$53,834	—

Older residents in towns around Slaton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lubbock, TX	16 mi	33,912	39%
Wolfforth, TX	21 mi	584	57%
Post, TX	23 mi	653	52%
Shallowater, TX	26 mi	386	42%
Abernathy, TX	29 mi	409	48%
Brownfield, TX	40 mi	1,429	37%

Hospices serving Slaton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Excelacare Hospice	Lubbock, TX	14 mi	(806) 791-0043
Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care	Lubbock, TX	14 mi	(806) 993-3900
Accentcare Health	Lubbock, TX	15 mi	(806) 788-0158
Grayce Enhanced Hospice Care	Lubbock, TX	15 mi	(806) 589-2007
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	16 mi	(806) 785-7903

Nursing homes near Slaton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Slaton Care Center	Slaton, TX	1.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(806) 828-6268
Windmill Village Rehabilitation & Care Center	Lubbock, TX	14 mi	4 of 5	120	(806) 744-1113
Avir At Heritage Oaks	Lubbock, TX	14 mi	1 of 5	159	(806) 795-8792
Hansford County Hospital District Dba Lakeridge Nu	Lubbock, TX	16 mi	2 of 5	90	(806) 795-0668

Straight-line miles from the center of Slaton. 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 Slaton

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 29% of the $3,433 monthly median income of Slaton 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 Slaton: common questions

Which hospices serve Slaton?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Slaton ZIP codes, including Excelacare Hospice, Enlightened Heights Hospice And Palliative Care, Accentcare Health.

How much does respite care cost in Slaton?

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 29% of the $3,433 monthly median income of Slaton 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 Slaton. 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 Slaton

More senior care near Slaton

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 Slaton, TX