Respite Care in Hallettsville, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hallettsville, TX: the local picture

643

residents 65 or older (23% of Hallettsville)

63%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Lavaca County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hallettsville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hallettsville live with someone: 63% 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 164 Hallettsville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (32% in Lavaca County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Hallettsville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hallettsville compared with Lavaca County and Texas

Census figure	Hallettsville	Lavaca County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	25%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	13%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	3.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,185	$44,325	—

Older residents in towns around Hallettsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Yoakum, TX	16 mi	1,047	29%
Schulenburg, TX	17 mi	663	39%
Weimar, TX	20 mi	629	25%
Columbus, TX	29 mi	752	51%
Gonzales, TX	31 mi	893	45%
Cuero, TX	31 mi	1,183	42%

Hospices serving Hallettsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbor Hospice Of Victoria LP	Victoria, TX	40 mi	(361) 579-7120
Crown Hospice LLC	Victoria, TX	44 mi	(361) 575-5900
Hospice Of South Texas Inc	Victoria, TX	44 mi	(361) 572-4300
Heart To Heart Hospice Of San Marcos LLC	San Marcos, TX	67 mi	(512) 667-6816
Choice Health At Home	Texas City, TX	117 mi	(409) 935-0169

Nursing homes near Hallettsville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Stevens Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Halle	Hallettsville, TX	0.4 mi	5 of 5	144	(361) 798-3606
Hallettsville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Hallettsville, TX	0.9 mi	3 of 5	119	(361) 798-3268
Shiner Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Shiner, TX	14 mi	3 of 5	95	(361) 594-3353
Yoakum Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Yoakum, TX	15 mi	2 of 5	110	(361) 293-2801

Straight-line miles from the center of Hallettsville. 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 Hallettsville

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 $3,265 monthly median income of Hallettsville 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 Hallettsville: common questions

Which hospices serve Hallettsville?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Hallettsville ZIP codes, including Harbor Hospice Of Victoria LP, Crown Hospice LLC, Hospice Of South Texas Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Hallettsville?

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 $3,265 monthly median income of Hallettsville 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 Hallettsville. 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 Hallettsville, TX