Respite Care in Kingsville, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kingsville, TX: the local picture

2,626

residents 65 or older (11% of Kingsville)

79%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kingsville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kingsville live with someone: 79% 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 1,021 Kingsville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Kingsville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kingsville compared with Texas

Census figure	Kingsville	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,550	—

Older residents in towns around Kingsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bishop, TX	6.5 mi	740	36%
Alice, TX	21 mi	3,158	38%
Robstown, TX	23 mi	2,224	38%
Falfurrias, TX	26 mi	850	48%
San Diego, TX	29 mi	487	65%
Mathis, TX	40 mi	752	73%

Hospices serving Kingsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbor Hospice Of Kingsville	Kingsville, TX	6.1 mi	(361) 595-3066
Dchc Home Health & Hospice	Alice, TX	21 mi	(361) 664-3484
MI Casa Hospice, L.L.C.	Alice, TX	21 mi	(361) 453-4105
Tribute Hospice And Palliative Care	Corpus Christi, TX	28 mi	(800) 418-1308
Angel Bright Hospice Inc	Corpus Christi, TX	32 mi	(361) 853-4300

Nursing homes near Kingsville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lone Star Ranch Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cent	Kingsville, TX	1.4 mi	3 of 5	146	(410) 552-4800
Kingsville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Kingsville, TX	1.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(361) 592-8700
Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Alice	Alice, TX	21 mi	2 of 5	136	(361) 664-5479
The Premier SNF Of Alice	Alice, TX	21 mi	3 of 5	104	(361) 666-3800

Straight-line miles from the center of Kingsville. 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 Kingsville

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 23% of the $4,379 monthly median income of Kingsville 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 Kingsville: common questions

Which hospices serve Kingsville?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Kingsville ZIP codes, including Harbor Hospice Of Kingsville, Dchc Home Health & Hospice, MI Casa Hospice, L.L.C..

How much does respite care cost in Kingsville?

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 23% of the $4,379 monthly median income of Kingsville 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 Kingsville. 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 Kingsville

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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 Kingsville, TX