Respite Care in Raymondville, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Raymondville, TX: the local picture

1,124

residents 65 or older (11% of Raymondville)

76%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Willacy County)

25

Medicare-certified hospices serve Raymondville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Raymondville live with someone: 76% 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 332 Raymondville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (37% in Willacy County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 25 hospices serving Raymondville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Raymondville compared with Willacy County and Texas

Census figure	Raymondville	Willacy County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	37%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	27%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	5.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,041	$38,274	—

Older residents in towns around Raymondville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
La Villa, TX	15 mi	284	70%
Santa Rosa, TX	15 mi	183	45%
Combes, TX	16 mi	515	37%
Edcouch, TX	17 mi	358	59%
Primera, TX	18 mi	451	41%
Elsa, TX	18 mi	749	75%

Hospices serving Raymondville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
MT. Sinai Hospice	Harlingen, TX	20 mi	(956) 230-1627
Gentiva	Harlingen, TX	20 mi	(956) 423-1101
Amado Hospice & Home Health	Harlingen, TX	20 mi	(956) 444-4600
Greater Valley Hospice Alliance, LP	Harlingen, TX	20 mi	(956) 428-2386
The Medical Team Inc	Harlingen, TX	20 mi	(956) 504-9000

Nursing homes near Raymondville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Raymo	Raymondville, TX	0.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(956) 689-2126
Windsor Atrium	Harlingen, TX	20 mi	2 of 5	120	(956) 230-2300
Golden Palms Rehabilitation And Retirement	Harlingen, TX	22 mi	4 of 5	60	(956) 430-3100
Treasure Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cente	Harlingen, TX	22 mi	4 of 5	120	(956) 425-2812

Straight-line miles from the center of Raymondville. 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 Raymondville

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 31% of the $3,253 monthly median income of Raymondville 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 Raymondville: common questions

Which hospices serve Raymondville?

Medicare lists 25 hospices for Raymondville ZIP codes, including MT. Sinai Hospice, Gentiva, Amado Hospice & Home Health.

How much does respite care cost in Raymondville?

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 31% of the $3,253 monthly median income of Raymondville 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 Raymondville. 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 Raymondville, TX