Respite Care in Pasadena, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pasadena, TX: the local picture

17,632

residents 65 or older (12% of Pasadena)

78%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Harris County)

125

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pasadena ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pasadena 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 6,396 Pasadena residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (34% in Harris County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 125 hospices serving Pasadena ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pasadena compared with Harris County and Texas

Census figure	Pasadena	Harris County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	12%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,125	$58,641	—

Older residents in towns around Pasadena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Deer Park, TX	3.1 mi	5,917	37%
South Houston, TX	4.7 mi	1,825	42%
La Porte, TX	6.2 mi	5,521	42%
Taylor Lake Village, TX	8.0 mi	1,015	30%
Galena Park, TX	8.0 mi	1,181	31%
Nassau Bay, TX	8.5 mi	1,199	30%

Hospices serving Pasadena

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice	Pasadena, TX	0.4 mi	(713) 476-0270
Living Hope Hospice	Houston, TX	4.4 mi	(281) 922-9200
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston - South, LLC	Houston, TX	4.4 mi	(713) 895-8615
Nova Hospice	Houston, TX	6.5 mi	(832) 588-6083
Traditions Hospice	Houston, TX	6.5 mi	(281) 333-4048

Nursing homes near Pasadena (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Baywood Crossing Rehabilitation & Healthcare Cente	Pasadena, TX	1.3 mi	4 of 5	124	(713) 575-1800
The Suites Pasadena	Pasadena, TX	1.4 mi	1 of 5	50	(281) 998-0399
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast	Pasadena, TX	1.4 mi	5 of 5	30	(713) 359-2000
Avir At Pasadena	Pasadena, TX	1.6 mi	4 of 5	131	(713) 946-6787

Straight-line miles from the center of Pasadena. 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 Pasadena

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 23% of the $4,427 monthly median income of Pasadena 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 Pasadena: common questions

Which hospices serve Pasadena?

Medicare lists 125 hospices for Pasadena ZIP codes, including Enhabit Hospice, Living Hope Hospice, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston - South, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Pasadena?

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 23% of the $4,427 monthly median income of Pasadena 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 Pasadena. 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 Pasadena, TX