Hospice Support in Raymondville, TX: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Raymondville, TX: the local picture

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Raymondville ZIP codes

150

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

24%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in Willacy County)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Willacy County)

Medicare lists 25 hospices whose service area includes Raymondville ZIP codes, the nearest offices being MT. Sinai Hospice in Harlingen (20 mi) and Gentiva in Harlingen (20 mi).

242 Raymondville residents 65 or older live alone (24% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Raymondville compared with Willacy County and Texas

Census figure	Raymondville	Willacy County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	37%	35%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	11%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	27%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,041	$38,274	—

Older residents in towns around Raymondville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
La Villa, TX	15 mi	284	46%
Santa Rosa, TX	15 mi	183	39%
Combes, TX	16 mi	515	44%
Edcouch, TX	17 mi	358	54%
Primera, TX	18 mi	451	25%
Elsa, TX	18 mi	749	35%

Hospices serving Raymondville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
MT. Sinai Hospice	Harlingen, TX	20 mi	(956) 230-1627
Gentiva	Harlingen, TX	20 mi	(956) 423-1101
Amado Hospice & Home Health	Harlingen, TX	20 mi	(956) 444-4600
Greater Valley Hospice Alliance, LP	Harlingen, TX	20 mi	(956) 428-2386
The Medical Team Inc	Harlingen, TX	20 mi	(956) 504-9000
Maluhia Hospice Care PLLC	Harlingen, TX	20 mi	(956) 620-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Raymondville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Raymondville

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 $3,253 monthly median income of Raymondville 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Raymondville: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Raymondville?

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 $3,253 monthly median income of Raymondville 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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