Respite Care in Galena Park, TX
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Respite Care in Galena Park, TX: the local picture
Most older adults in Galena Park live with someone: 79% 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 369 Galena Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (34% in Harris County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Galena Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Galena Park compared with Harris County and Texas
| Census figure | Galena Park | Harris County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 34% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 21% | 25% | 25% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 12% | 13% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.6% | 14% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% | 7.1% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $39,375 | $58,641 | — |
Older residents in towns around Galena Park
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacinto City, TX | 1.5 mi | 1,216 | 43% |
| Cloverleaf, TX | 4.6 mi | 2,133 | 41% |
| South Houston, TX | 5.8 mi | 1,825 | 42% |
| Channelview, TX | 7.9 mi | 4,253 | 49% |
| Pasadena, TX | 8.0 mi | 17,632 | 37% |
| Deer Park, TX | 8.2 mi | 5,917 | 37% |
Hospices serving Galena Park
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exalting Hospice And Palliative Care LLC | Houston, TX | 7.8 mi | (832) 815-9086 |
| Midtown Hospice, Inc. | Houston, TX | 7.8 mi | (832) 549-0994 |
| Houston Hospice | Houston, TX | 10 mi | (713) 467-7423 |
| Vitas Healthcare Of Texas L P | Houston, TX | 11 mi | (713) 663-4900 |
| Anchor Hospice LLC | Houston, TX | 13 mi | (877) 296-3840 |
Nursing homes near Galena Park (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacinto Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Houston, TX | 1.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 148 | (713) 455-1744 |
| Paradigm At Faith Memorial | Pasadena, TX | 4.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 112 | (713) 473-8573 |
| Afton Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Houston, TX | 5.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 169 | (713) 644-8393 |
| Avir At Courtyard | Houston, TX | 5.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (713) 644-8048 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Galena Park. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Galena 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 31% of the $3,281 monthly median income of Galena 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Galena Park: common questions
Which hospices serve Galena Park?
Medicare lists 29 hospices for Galena Park ZIP codes, including Exalting Hospice And Palliative Care LLC, Midtown Hospice, Inc., Houston Hospice.
How much does respite care cost in Galena 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 31% of the $3,281 monthly median income of Galena 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 Galena 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.
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