Respite Care in Bellaire, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bellaire, TX: the local picture

3,186

residents 65 or older (19% of Bellaire)

83%

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

19%

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

35

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bellaire ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bellaire 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 605 Bellaire residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (34% in Harris County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 35 hospices serving Bellaire ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bellaire compared with Harris County and Texas

Census figure	Bellaire	Harris County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	19%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.6%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$146,478	$58,641	—

Older residents in towns around Bellaire

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West University Place, TX	1.9 mi	2,533	12%
Piney Point Village, TX	4.9 mi	660	17%
Hunters Creek Village, TX	5.2 mi	760	11%
Bunker Hill Village, TX	6.0 mi	635	12%
Spring Valley Village, TX	6.5 mi	678	12%
Houston, TX	7.1 mi	286,751	36%

Hospices serving Bellaire

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Bellaire, TX	0.1 mi	(713) 665-5065
Genus Patris Hospice	Bellaire, TX	0.1 mi	(713) 665-8200
Amor Hospice Care, Inc.	Houston, TX	3.1 mi	(832) 559-0911
Vantage Hospice	Houston, TX	3.2 mi	(281) 579-5660
Gencare Hospice LLC	Houston, TX	3.2 mi	(713) 935-5775

Nursing homes near Bellaire (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bayou Manor	Houston, TX	1.5 mi	5 of 5	37	(713) 666-2651
Brookdale Galleria	Houston, TX	2.3 mi	3 of 5	56	(713) 993-9999
Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services	Houston, TX	2.9 mi	4 of 5	144	(713) 778-5700
The Hallmark	Houston, TX	3.2 mi	5 of 5	32	(713) 622-6633

Straight-line miles from the center of Bellaire. 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 Bellaire

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 8% of the $12,207 monthly median income of Bellaire 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 Bellaire: common questions

Which hospices serve Bellaire?

Medicare lists 35 hospices for Bellaire ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Genus Patris Hospice, Amor Hospice Care, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Bellaire?

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 8% of the $12,207 monthly median income of Bellaire 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 Bellaire. 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 Bellaire

More senior care near Bellaire

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Other care in Bellaire

More for Bellaire 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 Bellaire, TX