Respite Care in Madisonville, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Madisonville, TX: the local picture

892

residents 65 or older (20% of Madisonville)

63%

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

30%

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

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Madisonville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Madisonville live with someone: 63% 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 233 Madisonville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (36% in Madison County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Madisonville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Madisonville compared with Madison County and Texas

Census figure	Madisonville	Madison County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	25%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	17%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	3.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,063	$53,693	—

Older residents in towns around Madisonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Huntsville, TX	27 mi	5,567	34%
College Station, TX	34 mi	9,017	27%
Bryan, TX	34 mi	10,833	39%
Crockett, TX	37 mi	1,281	32%
Navasota, TX	41 mi	1,359	37%
Hearne, TX	41 mi	802	36%

Hospices serving Madisonville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
1ST Choice Hospice LLC	Huntsville, TX	29 mi	(936) 295-7100
Hospice Brazos Valley Inc	Bryan, TX	33 mi	(979) 821-2266
Luminos Hospice	College Station, TX	34 mi	(979) 291-0319
Enhabit Hospice	College Station, TX	34 mi	(979) 268-4710
Acara Hospice	College Station, TX	39 mi	(979) 661-7272

Nursing homes near Madisonville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Madisonville Care Center	Madisonville, TX	0.2 mi	2 of 5	106	(936) 348-2735
Avir At Madisonville	Madisonville, TX	0.5 mi	2 of 5	90	(936) 348-9097
Cass Valley Healthcare Center	Centerville, TX	21 mi	3 of 5	74	(903) 536-2596

Straight-line miles from the center of Madisonville. 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 Madisonville

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 19% of the $5,422 monthly median income of Madisonville 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 Madisonville: common questions

Which hospices serve Madisonville?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Madisonville ZIP codes, including 1ST Choice Hospice LLC, Hospice Brazos Valley Inc, Luminos Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Madisonville?

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 19% of the $5,422 monthly median income of Madisonville 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 Madisonville. 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 Madisonville, TX