Respite Care in La Marque, TX
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Respite Care in La Marque, TX: the local picture
Most older adults in La Marque live with someone: 75% 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 942 La Marque residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (36% in Galveston County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 54 hospices serving La Marque ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
La Marque compared with Galveston County and Texas
| Census figure | La Marque | Galveston County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 36% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 25% | 26% | 25% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 16% | 13% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $46,285 | $59,920 | — |
Older residents in towns around La Marque
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock, TX | 6.1 mi | 1,085 | 55% |
| Santa Fe, TX | 6.6 mi | 2,233 | 36% |
| Dickinson, TX | 6.8 mi | 2,659 | 27% |
| Texas City, TX | 7.5 mi | 8,901 | 45% |
| San Leon, TX | 9.0 mi | 882 | 42% |
| Bacliff, TX | 9.6 mi | 736 | 38% |
Hospices serving La Marque
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Health At Home | Texas City, TX | 1.3 mi | (409) 935-0169 |
| Hospice Care Team Inc | Texas City, TX | 1.3 mi | (409) 938-0070 |
| Better Care Matters | Texas City, TX | 4.8 mi | (346) 379-1541 |
| North Star Hospice, LLC | Galveston, TX | 12 mi | (409) 539-5634 |
| Heart To Heart Hospice Of Greater Houston LLC | League City, TX | 12 mi | (713) 984-2100 |
Nursing homes near La Marque (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Pines Care Center | La Marque, TX | 1.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (409) 938-8282 |
| The Shoal | Texas City, TX | 1.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 134 | (713) 358-0700 |
| Avir At The Lakes | Texas City, TX | 1.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 109 | (409) 938-8431 |
| Seabreeze Nursing And Rehabilitation | Texas City, TX | 1.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 107 | (817) 410-7300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of La Marque. 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 La Marque
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 26% of the $3,857 monthly median income of La Marque 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 La Marque: common questions
Which hospices serve La Marque?
Medicare lists 54 hospices for La Marque ZIP codes, including Choice Health At Home, Hospice Care Team Inc, Better Care Matters.
How much does respite care cost in La Marque?
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 26% of the $3,857 monthly median income of La Marque 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 Marque. 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.
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