Respite Care in Cameron Park, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cameron Park, TX: the local picture

698

residents 65 or older (12% of Cameron Park)

72%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Cameron County)

30

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cameron Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cameron Park live with someone: 72% 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 313 Cameron Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (38% in Cameron County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 30 hospices serving Cameron Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cameron Park compared with Cameron County and Texas

Census figure	Cameron Park	Cameron County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	24%	25%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	51%	23%	12%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$17,132	$37,536	—

Older residents in towns around Cameron Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brownsville, TX	2.4 mi	24,519	38%
Rancho Viejo, TX	6.5 mi	434	22%
Los Fresnos, TX	7.1 mi	703	37%
Laureles, TX	10 mi	486	17%
Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, TX	11 mi	633	53%
La Paloma, TX	12 mi	176	18%

Hospices serving Cameron Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mesquite Hospice Care LLC	Brownsville, TX	0.5 mi	(956) 361-5558
Safehaven Hospice	Brownsville, TX	3.6 mi	(956) 504-2780
Our Caring Hands Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Rancho Viejo, TX	6.3 mi	(956) 280-5339
MT. Sinai Hospice	Harlingen, TX	20 mi	(956) 230-1627
Gentiva	Harlingen, TX	20 mi	(956) 423-1101

Nursing homes near Cameron Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fox Hollow Post Acute	Brownsville, TX	1.4 mi	1 of 5	126	(956) 574-3400
Brownsville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Brownsville, TX	2.0 mi	1 of 5	120	(956) 350-2252
Mesa Hills Post Acute	Brownsville, TX	2.9 mi	2 of 5	166	(956) 546-4568
Las Alturas Nursing & Transitional Care Brownsvill	Brownsville, TX	2.9 mi	3 of 5	122	(956) 303-2002

Straight-line miles from the center of Cameron Park. 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 Cameron Park

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 71% of the $1,428 monthly median income of Cameron Park 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 Cameron Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Cameron Park?

Medicare lists 30 hospices for Cameron Park ZIP codes, including Mesquite Hospice Care LLC, Safehaven Hospice, Our Caring Hands Hospice And Palliative Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Cameron Park?

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 71% of the $1,428 monthly median income of Cameron Park 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 Cameron Park. 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.

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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 Cameron Park, TX