Respite Care in Sulphur Springs, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sulphur Springs, TX: the local picture

2,692

residents 65 or older (16% of Sulphur Springs)

65%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Hopkins County)

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sulphur Springs ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sulphur Springs live with someone: 65% 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 886 Sulphur Springs residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (38% in Hopkins County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving Sulphur Springs ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Sulphur Springs compared with Hopkins County and Texas

Census figure	Sulphur Springs	Hopkins County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	3.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,117	$51,431	—

Older residents in towns around Sulphur Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Commerce, TX	18 mi	643	51%
Mount Vernon, TX	23 mi	287	54%
Winnsboro, TX	23 mi	633	40%
Greenville, TX	29 mi	5,513	35%
Grand Saline, TX	33 mi	730	42%
Mineola, TX	35 mi	1,412	50%

Hospices serving Sulphur Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Reflections Hospice Of Texas LLC	Quitman, TX	26 mi	(903) 763-8225
Family First Hospice	Greenville, TX	28 mi	(903) 454-3346
Healing Touch Hospice, LLC	Greenville, TX	30 mi	(903) 458-9003
Anew Hospice Care Inc	Greenville, TX	30 mi	(903) 886-2639
On Call Hospice	Paris, TX	36 mi	(903) 706-5003

Nursing homes near Sulphur Springs (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sulphur Springs Health And Rehabilitation	Sulphur Springs, TX	1.1 mi	3 of 5	128	(903) 885-7668
Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab	Sulphur Springs, TX	1.2 mi	2 of 5	95	(903) 885-6571
Carriage House Manor	Sulphur Springs, TX	1.4 mi	4 of 5	144	(903) 885-3589
Rock Creek Health And Rehabilitation	Sulphur Springs, TX	2.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(903) 439-0107

Straight-line miles from the center of Sulphur Springs. 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 Sulphur Springs

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 $3,510 monthly median income of Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs: common questions

Which hospices serve Sulphur Springs?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Sulphur Springs ZIP codes, including Reflections Hospice Of Texas LLC, Family First Hospice, Healing Touch Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Sulphur Springs?

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 $3,510 monthly median income of Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs. 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; 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 Sulphur Springs, TX