Respite Care in Whitehouse, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Whitehouse, TX: the local picture

1,031

residents 65 or older (11% of Whitehouse)

72%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Smith County)

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Whitehouse ZIP codes

Most older adults in Whitehouse live with someone: 72% 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 329 Whitehouse residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (33% in Smith County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Whitehouse ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Whitehouse compared with Smith County and Texas

Census figure	Whitehouse	Smith County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	23%	25%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	8.9%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	4.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,000	$56,418	—

Older residents in towns around Whitehouse

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bullard, TX	7.8 mi	467	23%
Tyler, TX	8.3 mi	18,513	35%
Shadybrook, TX	14 mi	540	40%
Chandler, TX	16 mi	1,368	36%
Jacksonville, TX	18 mi	1,988	30%
Lindale, TX	22 mi	1,182	39%

Hospices serving Whitehouse

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Choice Hospice	Tyler, TX	6.1 mi	(903) 509-3015
Traditions Health	Tyler, TX	6.1 mi	(903) 787-5897
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Tyler Ltd	Tyler, TX	6.1 mi	(903) 593-6619
Enhabit Hospice	Tyler, TX	8.3 mi	(903) 405-3853
Hospice Of East Texas	Tyler, TX	8.3 mi	(903) 266-3400

Nursing homes near Whitehouse (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oak Brook Health Care Center	Whitehouse, TX	0.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(903) 839-5050
The Center At Grande	Tyler, TX	4.4 mi	5 of 5	96	(719) 522-2000
The Waterton Healthcare & Rehabilitation	Tyler, TX	5.7 mi	4 of 5	92	(903) 561-1300
Providence Park Rehabilitation And Skilled Nursing	Tyler, TX	6.2 mi	2 of 5	125	(903) 939-2443

Straight-line miles from the center of Whitehouse. 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 Whitehouse

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 17% of the $5,833 monthly median income of Whitehouse 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 Whitehouse: common questions

Which hospices serve Whitehouse?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Whitehouse ZIP codes, including Choice Hospice, Traditions Health, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Tyler Ltd.

How much does respite care cost in Whitehouse?

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 17% of the $5,833 monthly median income of Whitehouse 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 Whitehouse. 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 Whitehouse, TX