Respite Care in Kenedy, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kenedy, TX: the local picture

555

residents 65 or older (16% of Kenedy)

50%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Karnes County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kenedy ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kenedy live with someone: 50% 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 237 Kenedy residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (36% in Karnes County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Kenedy ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kenedy compared with Karnes County and Texas

Census figure	Kenedy	Karnes County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	36%	25%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	13%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	17%	9.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,429	$36,591	—

Older residents in towns around Kenedy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Karnes City, TX	6.0 mi	330	45%
Beeville, TX	29 mi	1,709	56%
Floresville, TX	30 mi	1,524	66%
George West, TX	37 mi	532	42%
Cuero, TX	40 mi	1,183	42%
Pleasanton, TX	40 mi	1,799	37%

Hospices serving Kenedy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Exclusive Home Health And Hospice Inc	Beeville, TX	27 mi	(361) 358-2468
Crown Hospice LLC	Victoria, TX	52 mi	(361) 575-5900
Hospice Of South Texas Inc	Victoria, TX	52 mi	(361) 572-4300
Harbor Hospice Of Victoria LP	Victoria, TX	52 mi	(361) 579-7120
Gifted Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care	Seguin, TX	52 mi	(830) 715-9299

Nursing homes near Kenedy (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
John Paul Ii Nursing Home	Kenedy, TX	0.6 mi	5 of 5	58	(830) 583-9841
Kenedy Health & Rehabilitation	Kenedy, TX	1.8 mi	1 of 5	60	(830) 583-9101
Bluebonnet Nursing & Rehabilitation	Karnes City, TX	10 mi	1 of 5	120	(830) 780-3944
Yorktown Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Yorktown, TX	24 mi	3 of 5	82	(361) 564-2275

Straight-line miles from the center of Kenedy. 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 Kenedy

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 43% of the $2,369 monthly median income of Kenedy 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 Kenedy: common questions

Which hospices serve Kenedy?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Kenedy ZIP codes, including Exclusive Home Health And Hospice Inc, Crown Hospice LLC, Hospice Of South Texas Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Kenedy?

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 43% of the $2,369 monthly median income of Kenedy 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 Kenedy. 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 Kenedy

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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 Kenedy, TX