Respite Care in Houston, TX
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Respite Care in Houston, TX: the local picture
Most older adults in Houston live with someone: 69% 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 100,365 Houston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (34% in Harris County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 353 hospices serving Houston ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Houston compared with Harris County and Texas
| Census figure | Houston | Harris County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 36% | 34% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 25% | 25% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 12% | 13% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 17% | 14% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 10% | 7.1% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,324 | $58,641 | — |
Older residents in towns around Houston
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| West University Place, TX | 5.5 mi | 2,533 | 12% |
| Hunters Creek Village, TX | 6.6 mi | 760 | 11% |
| Spring Valley Village, TX | 6.9 mi | 678 | 12% |
| Bellaire, TX | 7.1 mi | 3,186 | 19% |
| Piney Point Village, TX | 7.9 mi | 660 | 17% |
| Bunker Hill Village, TX | 8.7 mi | 635 | 12% |
Hospices serving Houston
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny Hospice And Palliative Care LLC | Houston, TX | 1.7 mi | (346) 564-6682 |
| Height's Hospice Care, L.L.C. | Houston, TX | 1.7 mi | (346) 571-7928 |
| Twin Oaks Hospice LLC | Houston, TX | 3.1 mi | (281) 509-3924 |
| Stone Creek Hospice Care Inc. | Houston, TX | 3.1 mi | (713) 962-5330 |
| Direct Hospice Care Inc | Houston, TX | 3.7 mi | (281) 888-6645 |
Nursing homes near Houston (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Janisch Health Care Center | Houston, TX | 3.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 116 | (713) 696-9093 |
| Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Houston, TX | 3.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (713) 862-1616 |
| The Hallmark | Houston, TX | 4.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 32 | (713) 622-6633 |
| The Methodist Hospital SNF | Houston, TX | 5.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 25 | (713) 441-7828 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Houston. 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 Houston
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 24% of the $4,194 monthly median income of Houston 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 Houston: common questions
Which hospices serve Houston?
Medicare lists 353 hospices for Houston ZIP codes, including Destiny Hospice And Palliative Care LLC, Height's Hospice Care, L.L.C., Twin Oaks Hospice LLC.
How much does respite care cost in Houston?
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 24% of the $4,194 monthly median income of Houston 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 Houston. 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 senior care near Houston
Respite Care in nearby cities
- Respite Care in West University Place, TX
- Respite Care in Hunters Creek Village, TX
- Respite Care in Spring Valley Village, TX
- Respite Care in Bellaire, TX
- Respite Care in Piney Point Village, TX
- Respite Care in Bunker Hill Village, TX
- Respite Care in Aldine, TX
- Respite Care in Jacinto City, TX
- Respite Care in Galena Park, TX
- Respite Care in Cloverleaf, TX
- Respite Care in South Houston, TX
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- Respite Care in Meadows Place, TX
- Respite Care in Stafford, TX
- Respite Care in Humble, TX
- Respite Care in Pearland, TX
Other care in Houston
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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