Respite Care in Bishop, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bishop, TX: the local picture

740

residents 65 or older (24% of Bishop)

87%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Nueces County)

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bishop ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bishop live with someone: 87% 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 268 Bishop residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (39% in Nueces County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving Bishop ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bishop compared with Nueces County and Texas

Census figure	Bishop	Nueces County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	39%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	24%	16%	13%
Residents 85 or older	8.2%	1.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	31%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	6.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,329	$51,183	—

Older residents in towns around Bishop

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kingsville, TX	6.5 mi	2,626	42%
Robstown, TX	16 mi	2,224	38%
Alice, TX	20 mi	3,158	38%
San Diego, TX	30 mi	487	65%
Falfurrias, TX	33 mi	850	48%
Mathis, TX	35 mi	752	73%

Hospices serving Bishop

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbor Hospice Of Kingsville	Kingsville, TX	12 mi	(361) 595-3066
Devoted Healthcare & Hospice Services, LLC	Robstown, TX	16 mi	(833) 338-6831
Dchc Home Health & Hospice	Alice, TX	21 mi	(361) 664-3484
Tribute Hospice And Palliative Care	Corpus Christi, TX	22 mi	(800) 418-1308
Angel Bright Hospice Inc	Corpus Christi, TX	26 mi	(361) 853-4300

Nursing homes near Bishop (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kingsville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Kingsville, TX	7.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(361) 592-8700
Lone Star Ranch Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cent	Kingsville, TX	7.9 mi	3 of 5	146	(410) 552-4800
Robstown Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Robstown, TX	17 mi	2 of 5	94	(361) 387-1568
Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Alice	Alice, TX	20 mi	2 of 5	136	(361) 664-5479

Straight-line miles from the center of Bishop. 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 Bishop

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 48% of the $2,111 monthly median income of Bishop 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 Bishop: common questions

Which hospices serve Bishop?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for Bishop ZIP codes, including Harbor Hospice Of Kingsville, Devoted Healthcare & Hospice Services, LLC, Dchc Home Health & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Bishop?

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 48% of the $2,111 monthly median income of Bishop 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 Bishop. 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 Bishop

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Other care in Bishop

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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 Bishop, TX