Respite Care in Hebbronville, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hebbronville, TX: the local picture

381

residents 65 or older (9.1% of Hebbronville)

74%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hebbronville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hebbronville live with someone: 74% 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 111 Hebbronville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Hebbronville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hebbronville compared with Texas

Census figure	Hebbronville	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	9.1%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,644	—

Older residents in towns around Hebbronville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Falfurrias, TX	34 mi	850	48%
San Diego, TX	41 mi	487	65%
Medina, TX	45 mi	294	47%
Zapata, TX	46 mi	987	33%
Alice, TX	48 mi	3,158	38%
Rio Bravo, TX	49 mi	467	56%

Hospices serving Hebbronville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dchc Home Health & Hospice	Alice, TX	47 mi	(361) 664-3484
Alfa Home Health And Hospice, LLC	Laredo, TX	52 mi	(956) 568-2240
Harbor Hospice Of Kingsville	Kingsville, TX	52 mi	(361) 595-3066
Devoted Healthcare & Hospice Services, LLC	Robstown, TX	69 mi	(833) 338-6831
Nurses On Wheels Home Health And Hospice	Corpus Christi, TX	83 mi	(800) 897-4082

Nursing homes near Hebbronville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Meridian Care Of Hebbronville	Hebbronville, TX	0.5 mi	2 of 5	60	(361) 527-4411

Straight-line miles from the center of Hebbronville. 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 Hebbronville

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 25% of the $3,970 monthly median income of Hebbronville 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 Hebbronville: common questions

Which hospices serve Hebbronville?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Hebbronville ZIP codes, including Dchc Home Health & Hospice, Alfa Home Health And Hospice, LLC, Harbor Hospice Of Kingsville.

How much does respite care cost in Hebbronville?

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 25% of the $3,970 monthly median income of Hebbronville 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 Hebbronville. 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 Hebbronville

More senior care near Hebbronville

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Hebbronville, TX