Respite Care in Palmview, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Palmview, TX: the local picture

2,839

residents 65 or older (18% of Palmview)

84%

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

60%

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

50

Medicare-certified hospices serve Palmview ZIP codes

Most older adults in Palmview live with someone: 84% 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 1,696 Palmview residents aged 65 or older report a disability (60%) (47% in Hidalgo County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 50 hospices serving Palmview ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Palmview compared with Hidalgo County and Texas

Census figure	Palmview	Hidalgo County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	60%	47%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	18%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	22%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	5.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,736	$35,326	—

Older residents in towns around Palmview

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Doffing, TX	3.2 mi	383	51%
La Homa, TX	3.6 mi	1,052	49%
Penitas, TX	4.0 mi	696	63%
Mission, TX	4.0 mi	13,380	43%
Palmhurst, TX	5.7 mi	340	26%
Alton, TX	5.9 mi	1,433	42%

Hospices serving Palmview

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassionate Care Services LLC	Mission, TX	3.7 mi	(956) 581-9450
High Point Hospice	Mission, TX	3.7 mi	(956) 583-8876
Heavenly Health Care	Mission, TX	3.7 mi	(956) 271-4755
A Neighborhood Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC	La Joya, TX	5.8 mi	(956) 591-0100
Palli-Med Hospice LLC	Alton, TX	6.6 mi	(956) 627-2744

Nursing homes near Palmview (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Las Alturas De Penitas	Penitas, TX	3.8 mi	3 of 5	130	(210) 828-5686
Mission Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Mission, TX	4.9 mi	4 of 5	170	(281) 419-5520
Mission Valley Nursing And Transitional Care	Mission, TX	5.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(855) 687-8282
Village Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Mcallen, TX	7.6 mi	3 of 5	114	(956) 664-8900

Straight-line miles from the center of Palmview. 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 Palmview

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 32% of the $3,145 monthly median income of Palmview 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 Palmview: common questions

Which hospices serve Palmview?

Medicare lists 50 hospices for Palmview ZIP codes, including Hospice Compassionate Care Services LLC, High Point Hospice, Heavenly Health Care.

How much does respite care cost in Palmview?

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 32% of the $3,145 monthly median income of Palmview 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 Palmview. 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 Palmview

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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 Palmview, TX