Respite Care in Winnie, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Winnie, TX: the local picture

571

residents 65 or older (17% of Winnie)

90%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Chambers County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Winnie ZIP codes

Most older adults in Winnie live with someone: 90% 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 158 Winnie residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (35% in Chambers County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Winnie ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Winnie compared with Chambers County and Texas

Census figure	Winnie	Chambers County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	35%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10%	21%	25%
Residents 65 or older	17%	13%	13%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	0.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	3.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,847	$70,897	—

Older residents in towns around Winnie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Anahuac, TX	18 mi	392	62%
Beaumont, TX	23 mi	18,468	40%
Central Gardens, TX	25 mi	918	39%
Nederland, TX	25 mi	3,007	35%
Bolivar Peninsula, TX	25 mi	1,127	36%
Port Neches, TX	27 mi	2,377	34%

Hospices serving Winnie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbor Hospice House	Beaumont, TX	20 mi	(409) 840-5640
Riceland Hospice LP	Beaumont, TX	21 mi	(409) 842-1112
Heart To Heart Hospice Of The Gulf Coast	Beaumont, TX	23 mi	(409) 813-1028
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Texas	Beaumont, TX	23 mi	(409) 899-1152
Three Oaks Hospice	Beaumont, TX	24 mi	(409) 751-2100

Nursing homes near Winnie (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arboretum Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Win	Winnie, TX	0.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(409) 296-8200
Focused Care At Summer Place	Beaumont, TX	20 mi	1 of 5	132	(409) 861-4611
Calder Woods	Beaumont, TX	22 mi	3 of 5	46	(409) 861-1123
Beaumont Health Care Center	Beaumont, TX	22 mi	5 of 5	82	(409) 842-2228

Straight-line miles from the center of Winnie. 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 Winnie

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 18% of the $5,571 monthly median income of Winnie 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 Winnie: common questions

Which hospices serve Winnie?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Winnie ZIP codes, including Harbor Hospice House, Riceland Hospice LP, Heart To Heart Hospice Of The Gulf Coast.

How much does respite care cost in Winnie?

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 18% of the $5,571 monthly median income of Winnie 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 Winnie. 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 Winnie

More senior care near Winnie

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Winnie

More for Winnie families

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 Winnie, TX