Respite Care in Agua Dulce, TX
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Respite Care in Agua Dulce, TX: the local picture
Most older adults in Agua Dulce live with someone: 61% 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 70 Agua Dulce residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (40% in El Paso County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Agua Dulce ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Agua Dulce compared with El Paso County and Texas
| Census figure | Agua Dulce | El Paso County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 40% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 39% | 25% | 25% |
| Residents 65 or older | 8.6% | 13% | 13% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 38% | 22% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $23,625 | $37,273 | — |
Older residents in towns around Agua Dulce
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon City, TX | 3.6 mi | 1,312 | 47% |
| Sparks, TX | 6.2 mi | 261 | 27% |
| Socorro, TX | 7.2 mi | 4,447 | 42% |
| San Elizario, TX | 9.1 mi | 1,185 | 43% |
| Fabens, TX | 9.7 mi | 1,090 | 51% |
| Homestead Meadows South, TX | 11 mi | 655 | 58% |
Hospices serving Agua Dulce
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opuscare Of Texas | San Antonio, TX | 474 mi | (210) 988-1461 |
| Exclusive Home Health And Hospice Inc | Beeville, TX | 548 mi | (361) 358-2468 |
| Dchc Home Health & Hospice | Alice, TX | 554 mi | (361) 664-3484 |
| MI Casa Hospice, L.L.C. | Alice, TX | 554 mi | (361) 453-4105 |
| Harbor Hospice Of Kingsville | Kingsville, TX | 578 mi | (361) 595-3066 |
Nursing homes near Agua Dulce (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Giles Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | El Paso, TX | 9.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 124 | (915) 859-3010 |
| Las Ventanas De Socorro | Socorro, TX | 9.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 126 | (915) 995-7230 |
| Avir At Tierra Este | El Paso, TX | 10 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (915) 955-9998 |
| Center At Zaragoza, LLC | El Paso, TX | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | 80 | (915) 990-1700 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Agua Dulce. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Agua Dulce
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 51% of the $1,969 monthly median income of Agua Dulce 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Agua Dulce: common questions
Which hospices serve Agua Dulce?
Medicare lists 11 hospices for Agua Dulce ZIP codes, including Opuscare Of Texas, Exclusive Home Health And Hospice Inc, Dchc Home Health & Hospice.
How much does respite care cost in Agua Dulce?
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 51% of the $1,969 monthly median income of Agua Dulce 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 Agua Dulce. 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 (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.
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