Stanton, Texas

Respite Care in Stanton, TX

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Local figures

Respite Care in Stanton, TX: the local picture

211
residents 65 or older (8.0% of Stanton)
54%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
32%
of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Martin County)
7
Medicare-certified hospices serve Stanton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stanton live with someone: 54% 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 60 Stanton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (38% in Martin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Stanton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Stanton compared with Martin County and Texas

Census figureStantonMartin CountyTexas
Residents 65+ with a disability32%38%35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone46%23%25%
Residents 65 or older8.0%11%13%
Residents 85 or older1.9%1.0%1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)18%10%12%
Households with no vehicle0.0%0.0%5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$27,315$36,500—

Older residents in towns around Stanton

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Big Spring, TX19 mi2,90542%
Midland, TX20 mi13,84741%
Odessa, TX37 mi11,64242%
Lamesa, TX43 mi1,34539%
West Odessa, TX46 mi3,27429%
Andrews, TX46 mi1,28735%

Hospices serving Stanton

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hospice Of Midland IncMidland, TX19 mi(432) 682-2855
GentivaMidland, TX19 mi(432) 897-1401
Angels Care HospiceMidland, TX19 mi(432) 208-5530
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Permian BasinMidland, TX23 mi(432) 999-3009
Home HospiceOdessa, TX38 mi(432) 580-9990

Nursing homes near Stanton (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Focused Care At Hogan ParkMidland, TX18 mi1 of 5106(432) 683-5403
Big Spring Center For Skilled CareBig Spring, TX19 mi3 of 5120(432) 606-5012
Focused Care At MidlandMidland, TX19 mi2 of 5106(432) 686-1898
Parkview Skilled Care And RehabilitationBig Spring, TX19 mi2 of 5117(432) 263-4041

Straight-line miles from the center of Stanton. 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 Stanton

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 44% of the $2,276 monthly median income of Stanton 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Stanton: common questions

Which hospices serve Stanton?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Stanton ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Midland Inc, Gentiva, Angels Care Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Stanton?

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 44% of the $2,276 monthly median income of Stanton 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 Stanton. 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.

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.

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