Respite Care in Hempstead, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hempstead, TX: the local picture

460

residents 65 or older (7.5% of Hempstead)

83%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Waller County)

42

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hempstead ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hempstead live with someone: 83% 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 162 Hempstead residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (29% in Waller County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 42 hospices serving Hempstead ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hempstead compared with Waller County and Texas

Census figure	Hempstead	Waller County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	29%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	15%	25%
Residents 65 or older	7.5%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	0.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	2.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,625	$72,625	—

Older residents in towns around Hempstead

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Prairie View, TX	6.1 mi	401	48%
Waller, TX	9.0 mi	230	50%
Bellville, TX	15 mi	1,025	42%
Brenham, TX	19 mi	3,770	37%
Navasota, TX	20 mi	1,359	37%
Magnolia, TX	21 mi	521	36%

Hospices serving Hempstead

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Falling Stars Palliative & Hospice LLC	Waller, TX	9.3 mi	(281) 772-5757
Rising Angels Palliative & Hospice LLC	Waller, TX	9.3 mi	(832) 827-3294
Amedisys Hospice	Brenham, TX	20 mi	(979) 260-9700
Choice Hospice	Tomball, TX	24 mi	(281) 742-1142
Harbor Hospice Of Texas LP	Tomball, TX	24 mi	(281) 659-0303

Nursing homes near Hempstead (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Bellville	Bellville, TX	15 mi	4 of 5	85	(979) 865-3689
Kruse Village Senior Living Community	Brenham, TX	18 mi	4 of 5	65	(979) 830-1996
Golden Creek Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Navasota, TX	20 mi	3 of 5	125	(936) 825-4043
High Hope Care Center Of Brenham	Brenham, TX	20 mi	3 of 5	96	(979) 836-6611

Straight-line miles from the center of Hempstead. 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 Hempstead

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 22% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Hempstead 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 Hempstead: common questions

Which hospices serve Hempstead?

Medicare lists 42 hospices for Hempstead ZIP codes, including Falling Stars Palliative & Hospice LLC, Rising Angels Palliative & Hospice LLC, Amedisys Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Hempstead?

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 22% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Hempstead 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 Hempstead. 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 Hempstead, TX