Respite Care in Sunray, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sunray, TX: the local picture

128

residents 65 or older (4.9% of Sunray)

56%

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

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Moore County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sunray ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sunray live with someone: 56% 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 23 Sunray residents aged 65 or older report a disability (18%) (36% in Moore County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Sunray ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Sunray compared with Moore County and Texas

Census figure	Sunray	Moore County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	4.9%	11%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	20%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	6.7%	5.4%

Older residents in towns around Sunray

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cactus, TX	10 mi	184	32%
Dumas, TX	13 mi	1,881	38%
Borger, TX	34 mi	1,959	35%
Spearman, TX	37 mi	429	39%
Dalhart, TX	39 mi	1,001	36%
Guymon, OK	50 mi	1,010	31%

Hospices serving Sunray

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Memorial Hospice	Dumas, TX	12 mi	(806) 935-4946
Hansford Hospice	Spearman, TX	37 mi	(806) 659-5811
High Plains Senior Care Hospice	Amarillo, TX	57 mi	(806) 350-7100
Bsa Hospice Of The Southwest	Amarillo, TX	57 mi	(806) 356-0026
Gentiva	Amarillo, TX	59 mi	(806) 372-7696

Nursing homes near Sunray (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Memorial Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Dumas, TX	13 mi	5 of 5	46	(806) 935-6500
Great Plains Nursing And Rehabilitation	Dumas, TX	15 mi	5 of 5	120	(806) 935-4143

Straight-line miles from the center of Sunray. 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 Sunray

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. 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 Sunray: common questions

Which hospices serve Sunray?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Sunray ZIP codes, including Memorial Hospice, Hansford Hospice, High Plains Senior Care Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Sunray?

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. 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 Sunray. 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 Sunray

More senior care near Sunray

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Sunray

More for Sunray families

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 Sunray, TX