Respite Care in Alamo, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Alamo, TX: the local picture

3,198

residents 65 or older (16% of Alamo)

85%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Hidalgo County)

43

Medicare-certified hospices serve Alamo ZIP codes

Most older adults in Alamo live with someone: 85% 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 1,246 Alamo residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (47% in Hidalgo County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 43 hospices serving Alamo ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Alamo compared with Hidalgo County and Texas

Census figure	Alamo	Hidalgo County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	47%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	16%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	22%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	5.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,816	$35,326	—

Older residents in towns around Alamo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
South Alamo, TX	2.1 mi	518	65%
San Juan, TX	2.2 mi	4,490	48%
North Alamo, TX	2.5 mi	538	50%
Pharr, TX	4.9 mi	8,674	44%
Donna, TX	5.1 mi	2,434	49%
Scissors, TX	5.5 mi	344	69%

Hospices serving Alamo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vida De Paz LLC	Alamo, TX	0.7 mi	(956) 601-1914
Alora Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	San Juan, TX	2.8 mi	(956) 216-0013
St. Joseph's Hospice Care	Pharr, TX	4.3 mi	(956) 781-9900
San Jose Hospice Care	Pharr, TX	4.3 mi	(956) 783-5673
Iph Hospice Care Inc	Mcallen, TX	7.7 mi	(956) 682-4234

Nursing homes near Alamo (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Heights Of Alamo	Alamo, TX	1.4 mi	5 of 5	130	(956) 715-8600
San Juan Nursing Home, Inc.	San Juan, TX	2.4 mi	4 of 5	114	(956) 787-1771
Windsor Las Palmas Nursing And Rehabilitation Cent	Mcallen, TX	5.7 mi	5 of 5	120	(956) 972-0049
Mcallen Transitional Care Center	Mcallen, TX	5.8 mi	4 of 5	100	(956) 686-9100

Straight-line miles from the center of Alamo. 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 Alamo

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 30% of the $3,318 monthly median income of Alamo 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 Alamo: common questions

Which hospices serve Alamo?

Medicare lists 43 hospices for Alamo ZIP codes, including Vida De Paz LLC, Alora Hospice And Palliative Care LLC, St. Joseph's Hospice Care.

How much does respite care cost in Alamo?

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 30% of the $3,318 monthly median income of Alamo 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 Alamo. 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 Alamo

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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 Alamo, TX