Respite Care in Palacios, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Palacios, TX: the local picture

1,007

residents 65 or older (23% of Palacios)

68%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Matagorda County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Palacios ZIP codes

Most older adults in Palacios live with someone: 68% 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 322 Palacios residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (41% in Matagorda County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Palacios ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Palacios compared with Matagorda County and Texas

Census figure	Palacios	Matagorda County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	41%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	25%
Residents 65 or older	23%	18%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	6.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,494	$45,333	—

Older residents in towns around Palacios

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bay City, TX	25 mi	1,963	37%
Port Lavaca, TX	25 mi	2,088	41%
Edna, TX	31 mi	958	55%
El Campo, TX	34 mi	2,023	38%
Sweeny, TX	39 mi	650	18%
Wharton, TX	42 mi	1,363	54%

Hospices serving Palacios

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Angels Care Hospice	Bay City, TX	22 mi	(979) 943-2742
Crown Hospice LLC	Victoria, TX	47 mi	(361) 575-5900
Hospice Of South Texas Inc	Victoria, TX	47 mi	(361) 572-4300
Harbor Hospice Of Victoria LP	Victoria, TX	48 mi	(361) 579-7120
Iph Hospice Care Inc	Lake Jackson, TX	53 mi	(979) 529-2500

Nursing homes near Palacios (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Matagorda Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Bay City, TX	23 mi	2 of 5	100	(979) 245-7369
Avir At Bay City	Bay City, TX	24 mi	2 of 5	120	(979) 245-7800
Paradigm At Bay City	Bay City, TX	25 mi	4 of 5	105	(979) 245-6327

Straight-line miles from the center of Palacios. 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 Palacios

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 40% of the $2,541 monthly median income of Palacios 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 Palacios: common questions

Which hospices serve Palacios?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Palacios ZIP codes, including Angels Care Hospice, Crown Hospice LLC, Hospice Of South Texas Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Palacios?

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 40% of the $2,541 monthly median income of Palacios 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 Palacios. 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 Palacios, TX