Respite Care in Springhill, LA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Springhill, LA: the local picture

985

residents 65 or older (21% of Springhill)

68%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Webster Parish)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Springhill ZIP codes

Most older adults in Springhill 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 355 Springhill residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (34% in Webster Parish). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Springhill ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Springhill compared with Webster Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Springhill	Webster Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	31%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	16%	15%
Households with no vehicle	16%	10%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,450	$39,175	—

Older residents in towns around Springhill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Haynesville, LA	19 mi	558	37%
Magnolia, AR	23 mi	1,762	53%
Benton, LA	27 mi	360	28%
Homer, LA	27 mi	343	33%
Minden, LA	29 mi	1,966	43%
Eastwood, LA	31 mi	900	50%

Hospices serving Springhill

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hand In Hand Hospice Care, LLC	Minden, LA	27 mi	(318) 299-3012
Passages Hospice	Minden, LA	27 mi	(318) 371-1140
Bristol Hospice-Nw Louisiana	Minden, LA	27 mi	(318) 524-1046
Gentiva	Bossier City, LA	35 mi	(318) 227-9160
The Carpenter Hospice Of Northwest Louisiana, LLC	Sibley, LA	35 mi	(318) 222-8723

Nursing homes near Springhill (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Timber Springs Rehab And Retirement	Springhill, LA	0.1 mi	3 of 5	153	(318) 588-8871
Summit Health & Rehab Center	Taylor, AR	7.1 mi	5 of 5	70	(870) 694-3781
Heritage Nursing Center	Haynesville, LA	19 mi	3 of 5	82	(318) 624-1166
Claiborne Rehabilitation	Homer, LA	24 mi	2 of 5	70	(318) 927-3586

Straight-line miles from the center of Springhill. 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 Springhill

At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $2,038 monthly median income of Springhill households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Springhill: common questions

Which hospices serve Springhill?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Springhill ZIP codes, including Hand In Hand Hospice Care, LLC, Passages Hospice, Bristol Hospice-Nw Louisiana.

How much does respite care cost in Springhill?

At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $2,038 monthly median income of Springhill households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Springhill. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Louisiana.

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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 Springhill, LA