Respite Care in West Livingston, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West Livingston, TX: the local picture

987

residents 65 or older (12% of West Livingston)

79%

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

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Polk County)

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Medicare-certified hospices serve West Livingston ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Livingston live with someone: 79% 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 448 West Livingston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (52%) (42% in Polk County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

West Livingston compared with Polk County and Texas

Census figure	West Livingston	Polk County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	42%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	12%	19%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	3.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,213	$47,857	—

Older residents in towns around West Livingston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Livingston, TX	4.9 mi	1,105	40%
Onalaska, TX	10 mi	540	49%
Cleveland, TX	25 mi	1,129	43%
Huntsville, TX	32 mi	5,567	34%
Willis, TX	33 mi	947	29%
Panorama Village, TX	36 mi	743	32%

Nursing homes near West Livingston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Bradford At Brookside	Livingston, TX	5.1 mi	3 of 5	125	(936) 328-5021
Timberwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Livingston, TX	5.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(936) 327-4446
Woodland Park Nursing & Rehab	Shepherd, TX	15 mi	1 of 5	100	(936) 628-3388
Pine Ridge Health Care Llp	Livingston, TX	22 mi	4 of 5	120	(936) 327-5415

Straight-line miles from the center of West Livingston. 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 West Livingston

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 31% of the $3,268 monthly median income of West Livingston 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 West Livingston: common questions

How much does respite care cost in West Livingston?

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 31% of the $3,268 monthly median income of West Livingston 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). 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 West Livingston, TX