Respite Care in Alice, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Alice, TX: the local picture

3,158

residents 65 or older (18% of Alice)

80%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Jim Wells County)

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Alice ZIP codes

Most older adults in Alice live with someone: 80% 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 1,125 Alice residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (41% in Jim Wells County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Alice ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Alice compared with Jim Wells County and Texas

Census figure	Alice	Jim Wells County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	41%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	23%	25%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	6.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,477	$46,653	—

Older residents in towns around Alice

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
San Diego, TX	11 mi	487	65%
Bishop, TX	20 mi	740	36%
Kingsville, TX	21 mi	2,626	42%
Robstown, TX	24 mi	2,224	38%
Mathis, TX	28 mi	752	73%
Falfurrias, TX	37 mi	850	48%

Hospices serving Alice

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dchc Home Health & Hospice	Alice, TX	1.4 mi	(361) 664-3484
MI Casa Hospice, L.L.C.	Alice, TX	1.4 mi	(361) 453-4105
Devoted Healthcare & Hospice Services, LLC	Robstown, TX	23 mi	(833) 338-6831
Harbor Hospice Of Kingsville	Kingsville, TX	27 mi	(361) 595-3066
Tribute Hospice And Palliative Care	Corpus Christi, TX	29 mi	(800) 418-1308

Nursing homes near Alice (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Meridian Care Of Alice	Alice, TX	0.7 mi	1 of 5	201	(361) 664-4366
Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Alice	Alice, TX	0.9 mi	2 of 5	136	(361) 664-5479
The Premier SNF Of Alice	Alice, TX	1.5 mi	3 of 5	104	(361) 666-3800
Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of San D	San Diego, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	90	(361) 279-8291

Straight-line miles from the center of Alice. 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 Alice

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 $4,123 monthly median income of Alice 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 Alice: common questions

Which hospices serve Alice?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Alice ZIP codes, including Dchc Home Health & Hospice, MI Casa Hospice, L.L.C., Devoted Healthcare & Hospice Services, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Alice?

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 $4,123 monthly median income of Alice 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 Alice. 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 Alice

More senior care near Alice

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Alice

More for Alice 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 Alice, TX