Respite Care in Katy, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Katy, TX: the local picture

2,790

residents 65 or older (11% of Katy)

71%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Harris County)

152

Medicare-certified hospices serve Katy ZIP codes

Most older adults in Katy live with someone: 71% 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 690 Katy residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (34% in Harris County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 152 hospices serving Katy ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Katy compared with Harris County and Texas

Census figure	Katy	Harris County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,310	$58,641	—

Older residents in towns around Katy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cinco Ranch, TX	6.0 mi	2,719	28%
Brookshire, TX	6.7 mi	336	28%
Fulshear, TX	7.3 mi	2,785	15%
Weston Lakes, TX	11 mi	1,150	22%
Mission Bend, TX	12 mi	5,547	20%
Pecan Grove, TX	13 mi	3,810	17%

Hospices serving Katy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Golden Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc.	Katy, TX	3.5 mi	(713) 234-7735
Fort Bend Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Katy, TX	3.5 mi	(832) 376-7771
Cloverleaf Hospice And Palliative Care	Katy, TX	3.5 mi	(346) 661-0358
Hospice And Beyond Palliative Care LLC	Katy, TX	5.4 mi	(325) 249-2748
Jol Healthcare	Katy, TX	5.4 mi	(512) 786-4198

Nursing homes near Katy (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Park Of Katy Nursing And Rehabilitation	Katy, TX	0.8 mi	3 of 5	118	(281) 395-1124
Paradigm At Katy	Katy, TX	2.4 mi	1 of 5	125	(281) 394-0088
Sterling Oaks Rehabilitation	Katy, TX	2.4 mi	4 of 5	126	(281) 347-8200
Ignite Medical Resort Katy, LLC	Katy, TX	2.9 mi	4 of 5	70	(346) 762-6300

Straight-line miles from the center of Katy. 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 Katy

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 21% of the $4,859 monthly median income of Katy 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 Katy: common questions

Which hospices serve Katy?

Medicare lists 152 hospices for Katy ZIP codes, including Golden Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc., Fort Bend Hospice And Palliative Care LLC, Cloverleaf Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Katy?

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 21% of the $4,859 monthly median income of Katy 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 Katy. 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 Katy, TX