Respite Care in La Homa, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in La Homa, TX: the local picture

1,052

residents 65 or older (9.3% of La Homa)

82%

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

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Willacy County)

51

Medicare-certified hospices serve La Homa ZIP codes

Most older adults in La Homa live with someone: 82% 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 520 La Homa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (49%) (37% in Willacy County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 51 hospices serving La Homa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

La Homa compared with Willacy County and Texas

Census figure	La Homa	Willacy County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	37%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	9.3%	15%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	38%	27%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	5.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$22,373	$38,274	—

Older residents in towns around La Homa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Doffing, TX	1.7 mi	383	51%
Alton, TX	3.0 mi	1,433	42%
Palmview, TX	3.6 mi	2,839	60%
Palmhurst, TX	4.1 mi	340	26%
Penitas, TX	5.2 mi	696	63%
Mission, TX	5.6 mi	13,380	43%

Hospices serving La Homa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Palli-Med Hospice LLC	Alton, TX	3.6 mi	(956) 627-2744
Hospice Compassionate Care Services LLC	Mission, TX	4.8 mi	(956) 581-9450
Heavenly Health Care	Mission, TX	4.8 mi	(956) 271-4755
A Neighborhood Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC	La Joya, TX	7.7 mi	(956) 591-0100
Harbor Hospice Of Mcallen LP	Mcallen, TX	8.1 mi	(956) 800-4977

Nursing homes near La Homa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Las Alturas De Penitas	Penitas, TX	5.6 mi	3 of 5	130	(210) 828-5686
Mission Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Mission, TX	6.4 mi	4 of 5	170	(281) 419-5520
Mission Valley Nursing And Transitional Care	Mission, TX	6.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(855) 687-8282
Briarcliff Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Mcallen, TX	6.9 mi	1 of 5	194	(956) 631-5542

Straight-line miles from the center of La Homa. 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 La Homa

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 54% of the $1,864 monthly median income of La Homa 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 La Homa: common questions

Which hospices serve La Homa?

Medicare lists 51 hospices for La Homa ZIP codes, including Palli-Med Hospice LLC, Hospice Compassionate Care Services LLC, Heavenly Health Care.

How much does respite care cost in La Homa?

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 54% of the $1,864 monthly median income of La Homa 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 La Homa. 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 La Homa, TX