Respite Care in Conroe, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Conroe, TX: the local picture

13,530

residents 65 or older (13% of Conroe)

75%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Montgomery County)

118

Medicare-certified hospices serve Conroe ZIP codes

Most older adults in Conroe live with someone: 75% 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 4,248 Conroe residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (30% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 118 hospices serving Conroe ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Conroe compared with Montgomery County and Texas

Census figure	Conroe	Montgomery County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	20%	25%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	8.3%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	3.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,892	$71,923	—

Older residents in towns around Conroe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Panorama Village, TX	3.8 mi	743	32%
Willis, TX	7.3 mi	947	29%
Shenandoah, TX	10 mi	1,675	33%
The Woodlands, TX	11 mi	17,997	29%
Oak Ridge North, TX	12 mi	571	24%
Pinehurst, TX	16 mi	771	31%

Hospices serving Conroe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Choice Hospice	Conroe, TX	2.2 mi	(281) 742-1142
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Houston	Conroe, TX	2.2 mi	(832) 300-0134
Choice Hospice	Conroe, TX	2.2 mi	(281) 742-1142
Hospice 365 LLC	Conroe, TX	2.7 mi	(936) 207-2476
St Joseph Hospice Of Conroe Texas	Conroe, TX	2.7 mi	(936) 703-5250

Nursing homes near Conroe (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Woodland Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation	Conroe, TX	0.6 mi	1 of 5	146	(936) 756-1240
Conroe Health Care Center	Conroe, TX	1.1 mi	2 of 5	108	(936) 441-2120
The Brightpointe	Conroe, TX	3.3 mi	3 of 5	150	(936) 494-6600
Park Manor Of Conroe	Conroe, TX	3.5 mi	5 of 5	125	(936) 441-8266

Straight-line miles from the center of Conroe. 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 Conroe

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 19% of the $5,241 monthly median income of Conroe 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 Conroe: common questions

Which hospices serve Conroe?

Medicare lists 118 hospices for Conroe ZIP codes, including Choice Hospice, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Houston, Choice Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Conroe?

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 19% of the $5,241 monthly median income of Conroe 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 Conroe. 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 Conroe

More senior care near Conroe

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Other care in Conroe

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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 Conroe, TX