Respite Care in Aldine, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Aldine, TX: the local picture

1,274

residents 65 or older (7.4% of Aldine)

83%

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

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Harris County)

69

Medicare-certified hospices serve Aldine ZIP codes

Most older adults in Aldine live with someone: 83% 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 264 Aldine residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (34% in Harris County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 69 hospices serving Aldine ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Aldine compared with Harris County and Texas

Census figure	Aldine	Harris County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	7.4%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	33%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,641	$58,641	—

Older residents in towns around Aldine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Humble, TX	8.5 mi	1,947	41%
Houston, TX	8.8 mi	286,751	36%
Spring, TX	10 mi	6,991	38%
Spring Valley Village, TX	11 mi	678	12%
Atascocita, TX	12 mi	10,389	35%
Jersey Village, TX	12 mi	1,681	34%

Hospices serving Aldine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
A Ministering Hand Home Care Services	Houston, TX	1.9 mi	(281) 769-4263
Gaspy Palliative & Hospice Care LLC	Houston, TX	1.9 mi	(281) 310-8451
St Catherine's Healthcare LLC	Houston, TX	1.9 mi	(713) 485-6123
Serenity Hospice Solutions	Houston, TX	1.9 mi	(281) 402-6971
Divine Grace Healthcare Inc	Houston, TX	1.9 mi	(281) 809-3123

Nursing homes near Aldine (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ashford Gardens	Houston, TX	3.5 mi	2 of 5	202	(713) 699-2882
Avir At Veterans Memorial	Houston, TX	4.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(346) 754-5070
Caraday Of Houston	Houston, TX	4.2 mi	1 of 5	150	(713) 692-5137
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Houston, TX	5.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(713) 862-1616

Straight-line miles from the center of Aldine. 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 Aldine

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 24% of the $4,220 monthly median income of Aldine 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 Aldine: common questions

Which hospices serve Aldine?

Medicare lists 69 hospices for Aldine ZIP codes, including A Ministering Hand Home Care Services, Gaspy Palliative & Hospice Care LLC, St Catherine's Healthcare LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Aldine?

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 24% of the $4,220 monthly median income of Aldine 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 Aldine. 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 Aldine

More senior care near Aldine

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Aldine

More for Aldine 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 Aldine, TX