Respite Care in Murillo, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Murillo, TX: the local picture

609

residents 65 or older (6.9% of Murillo)

78%

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

59%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Hidalgo County)

39

Medicare-certified hospices serve Murillo ZIP codes

Most older adults in Murillo live with someone: 78% 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 358 Murillo residents aged 65 or older report a disability (59%) (47% in Hidalgo County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 39 hospices serving Murillo ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Murillo compared with Hidalgo County and Texas

Census figure	Murillo	Hidalgo County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	59%	47%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	6.9%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	22%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	5.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,900	$35,326	—

Older residents in towns around Murillo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Alamo, TX	3.3 mi	538	50%
Edinburg, TX	4.2 mi	10,208	45%
San Carlos, TX	4.3 mi	356	47%
San Juan, TX	5.5 mi	4,490	48%
Alamo, TX	5.8 mi	3,198	40%
La Blanca, TX	6.5 mi	618	64%

Hospices serving Murillo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dhr Health Hospice	Edinburg, TX	3.9 mi	(956) 362-5780
Our Sacred Heart Hospice, LLC	Edinburg, TX	3.9 mi	(956) 603-2006
Allstate Hospice LLC	Edinburg, TX	3.9 mi	(956) 287-8588
La Mision Palliative Care & Hospice	Edinburg, TX	3.9 mi	(956) 515-5050
Tree Of Life Hospice LLC	Edinburg, TX	3.9 mi	(956) 994-9602

Nursing homes near Murillo (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Edinb	Edinburg, TX	3.1 mi	4 of 5	96	(956) 383-5656
Hidalgo Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Edinburg, TX	3.9 mi	1 of 5	126	(956) 386-1112
Edinburg Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Edinburg, TX	4.0 mi	1 of 5	120	(956) 782-9666
Colonial Manor Advanced Rehab & Healthcare	Pharr, TX	4.5 mi	1 of 5	123	(956) 686-2243

Straight-line miles from the center of Murillo. 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 Murillo

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 20% of the $4,992 monthly median income of Murillo 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 Murillo: common questions

Which hospices serve Murillo?

Medicare lists 39 hospices for Murillo ZIP codes, including Dhr Health Hospice, Our Sacred Heart Hospice, LLC, Allstate Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Murillo?

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 20% of the $4,992 monthly median income of Murillo 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 Murillo. 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 Murillo

More senior care near Murillo

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Other care in Murillo

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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 Murillo, TX