Respite Care in Caldwell, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Caldwell, TX: the local picture

624

residents 65 or older (14% of Caldwell)

68%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Burleson County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Caldwell ZIP codes

Most older adults in Caldwell live with someone: 68% 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 167 Caldwell residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (33% in Burleson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Caldwell ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Caldwell compared with Burleson County and Texas

Census figure	Caldwell	Burleson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	14%	22%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	8.6%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	4.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,162	$61,250	—

Older residents in towns around Caldwell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rockdale, TX	20 mi	1,003	31%
Bryan, TX	21 mi	10,833	39%
College Station, TX	24 mi	9,017	27%
Hearne, TX	25 mi	802	36%
Giddings, TX	28 mi	995	40%
Cameron, TX	28 mi	878	43%

Hospices serving Caldwell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Brazos Valley Inc	Bryan, TX	23 mi	(979) 821-2266
Acara Hospice	College Station, TX	23 mi	(979) 661-7272
Allumine Hospice	College Station, TX	23 mi	(979) 704-6684
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Texas	College Station, TX	23 mi	(979) 314-9235
Vitalcaring Group	College Station, TX	23 mi	(979) 822-5511

Nursing homes near Caldwell (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Copperas Hollow Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Caldwell, TX	1.2 mi	3 of 5	90	(979) 567-4300
Avir At Caldwell	Caldwell, TX	3.8 mi	1 of 5	112	(979) 567-0920
Rockdale Estates & Rehabilitation	Rockdale, TX	22 mi	3 of 5	84	(512) 446-2548
Lampstand Nursing And Rehabilitation	Bryan, TX	22 mi	1 of 5	140	(979) 822-6611

Straight-line miles from the center of Caldwell. 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 Caldwell

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 16% of the $6,430 monthly median income of Caldwell 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 Caldwell: common questions

Which hospices serve Caldwell?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Caldwell ZIP codes, including Hospice Brazos Valley Inc, Acara Hospice, Allumine Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Caldwell?

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 16% of the $6,430 monthly median income of Caldwell 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 Caldwell. 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 Caldwell

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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 Caldwell, TX