Respite Care in Mexia, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Mexia, TX: the local picture

1,179

residents 65 or older (17% of Mexia)

62%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Limestone County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Mexia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Mexia live with someone: 62% 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 490 Mexia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (44% in Limestone County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Mexia ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Mexia compared with Limestone County and Texas

Census figure	Mexia	Limestone County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	44%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	17%	21%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	3.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,890	$51,767	—

Older residents in towns around Mexia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Groesbeck, TX	11 mi	746	41%
Teague, TX	12 mi	528	38%
Fairfield, TX	19 mi	631	44%
Corsicana, TX	28 mi	3,864	42%
Marlin, TX	35 mi	891	42%
Bellmead, TX	36 mi	1,485	25%

Hospices serving Mexia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arc Hospice And Palliative Care	Corsicana, TX	28 mi	(903) 874-7700
Baylor Scott & White Hospice-Waco	Waco, TX	42 mi	(254) 202-5100
Alamo Hospice Of Waco	Waco, TX	43 mi	(254) 313-0072
Gentiva	Waco, TX	43 mi	(254) 399-0963
Providence Hospice	Waco, TX	43 mi	(254) 399-9099

Nursing homes near Mexia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Skilled Care Of Mexia	Mexia, TX	0.4 mi	3 of 5	80	(254) 472-0630
The Manor Healthcare Residence	Mexia, TX	0.7 mi	5 of 5	66	(254) 562-3867
Mexia Ltc Nursing And Rehabilitation	Mexia, TX	0.9 mi	2 of 5	66	(254) 562-5400
Teague Nursing And Rehabilitation	Teague, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	76	(254) 739-2541

Straight-line miles from the center of Mexia. 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 Mexia

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 41% of the $2,491 monthly median income of Mexia 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 Mexia: common questions

Which hospices serve Mexia?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Mexia ZIP codes, including Arc Hospice And Palliative Care, Baylor Scott & White Hospice-Waco, Alamo Hospice Of Waco.

How much does respite care cost in Mexia?

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 41% of the $2,491 monthly median income of Mexia 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 Mexia. 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 Mexia

More senior care near Mexia

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Mexia

More for Mexia families

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 Mexia, TX