Respite Care in Eagle Pass, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Eagle Pass, TX: the local picture

3,466

residents 65 or older (12% of Eagle Pass)

65%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Maverick County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Eagle Pass ZIP codes

Most older adults in Eagle Pass live with someone: 65% 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 1,463 Eagle Pass residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (43% in Maverick County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Eagle Pass ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Eagle Pass compared with Maverick County and Texas

Census figure	Eagle Pass	Maverick County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	43%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	25%
Residents 65 or older	12%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	32%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	6.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,471	$19,328	—

Older residents in towns around Eagle Pass

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Eidson Road, TX	2.8 mi	1,398	32%
Elm Creek, TX	4.5 mi	345	56%
Chula Vista, TX	5.3 mi	576	48%
Rosita, TX	6.9 mi	369	53%
Crystal City, TX	40 mi	1,024	49%
Carrizo Springs, TX	40 mi	699	65%

Hospices serving Eagle Pass

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Eagle Pass Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Eagle Pass, TX	0.7 mi	(830) 213-8122
Maverick Hospice Care	Eagle Pass, TX	0.7 mi	(830) 757-1362
Haven Hospice	Eagle Pass, TX	0.7 mi	(830) 757-0966
Superior Hospice Of Del Rio LLC	Del Rio, TX	54 mi	(830) 775-7104
Uvalde Hospice	Uvalde, TX	54 mi	(830) 278-6691

Nursing homes near Eagle Pass (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eagle Pass Nursing And Rehabilitation	Eagle Pass, TX	0.3 mi	2 of 5	114	(830) 773-4488
Maverick Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Eagle Pass, TX	1.5 mi	2 of 5	114	(830) 757-8566
La Hacienda De Paz Rehabilitation And Care Center	Eagle Pass, TX	1.5 mi	2 of 5	104	(830) 213-8138

Straight-line miles from the center of Eagle Pass. 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 Eagle Pass

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 50% of the $2,039 monthly median income of Eagle Pass 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 Eagle Pass: common questions

Which hospices serve Eagle Pass?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Eagle Pass ZIP codes, including Eagle Pass Hospice And Palliative Care LLC, Maverick Hospice Care, Haven Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Eagle Pass?

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 50% of the $2,039 monthly median income of Eagle Pass 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 Eagle Pass. 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 Eagle Pass

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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 Eagle Pass, TX