Respite Care in North Alamo, TX
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Respite Care in North Alamo, TX: the local picture
Most older adults in North Alamo live with someone: 87% 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 271 North Alamo residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (47% in Hidalgo County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 49 hospices serving North Alamo ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
North Alamo compared with Hidalgo County and Texas
| Census figure | North Alamo | Hidalgo County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 50% | 47% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 13% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 12% | 13% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 17% | 22% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.7% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $56,554 | $35,326 | — |
Older residents in towns around North Alamo
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan, TX | 2.4 mi | 4,490 | 48% |
| Alamo, TX | 2.5 mi | 3,198 | 40% |
| Murillo, TX | 3.3 mi | 609 | 59% |
| South Alamo, TX | 4.6 mi | 518 | 65% |
| Pharr, TX | 5.5 mi | 8,674 | 44% |
| Donna, TX | 6.6 mi | 2,434 | 49% |
Hospices serving North Alamo
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alora Hospice And Palliative Care LLC | San Juan, TX | 1.9 mi | (956) 216-0013 |
| Vida De Paz LLC | Alamo, TX | 1.9 mi | (956) 601-1914 |
| St. Joseph's Hospice Care | Pharr, TX | 4.6 mi | (956) 781-9900 |
| Caring Hearts Of Texas | Pharr, TX | 4.6 mi | (956) 803-0895 |
| San Jose Hospice Care | Pharr, TX | 4.6 mi | (956) 783-5673 |
Nursing homes near North Alamo (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Nursing Home, Inc. | San Juan, TX | 2.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 114 | (956) 787-1771 |
| The Heights Of Alamo | Alamo, TX | 3.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 130 | (956) 715-8600 |
| Colonial Manor Advanced Rehab & Healthcare | Pharr, TX | 4.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 123 | (956) 686-2243 |
| Edinburg Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Edinburg, TX | 4.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (956) 782-9666 |
Straight-line miles from the center of North Alamo. 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 North Alamo
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 21% of the $4,713 monthly median income of North Alamo 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 North Alamo: common questions
Which hospices serve North Alamo?
Medicare lists 49 hospices for North Alamo ZIP codes, including Alora Hospice And Palliative Care LLC, Vida De Paz LLC, St. Joseph's Hospice Care.
How much does respite care cost in North Alamo?
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 21% of the $4,713 monthly median income of North Alamo 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 North Alamo. 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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