Respite Care in Robstown, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Robstown, TX: the local picture

2,224

residents 65 or older (22% of Robstown)

63%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Nueces County)

33

Medicare-certified hospices serve Robstown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Robstown live with someone: 63% 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 830 Robstown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (39% in Nueces County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 33 hospices serving Robstown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Robstown compared with Nueces County and Texas

Census figure	Robstown	Nueces County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	39%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	22%	16%	13%
Residents 85 or older	5.9%	1.9%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	45%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$16,951	$51,183	—

Older residents in towns around Robstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bishop, TX	16 mi	740	36%
Sinton, TX	20 mi	753	52%
Taft, TX	21 mi	341	63%
Portland, TX	22 mi	2,865	45%
Mathis, TX	22 mi	752	73%
Kingsville, TX	23 mi	2,626	42%

Hospices serving Robstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Devoted Healthcare & Hospice Services, LLC	Robstown, TX	1.9 mi	(833) 338-6831
Tribute Hospice And Palliative Care	Corpus Christi, TX	5.7 mi	(800) 418-1308
Nurses On Wheels Home Health And Hospice	Corpus Christi, TX	15 mi	(800) 897-4082
Compassus- Corpus Christi	Corpus Christi, TX	15 mi	(361) 232-4459
Altus Hospice	Corpus Christi, TX	16 mi	(361) 723-1049

Nursing homes near Robstown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Robstown Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Robstown, TX	0.7 mi	2 of 5	94	(361) 387-1568
Avir At River Ridge	Corpus Christi, TX	4.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(361) 767-2000
Windsor Calallen	Corpus Christi, TX	5.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(361) 241-2954
Avir At Corpus Christi	Corpus Christi, TX	13 mi	4 of 5	121	(361) 252-0734

Straight-line miles from the center of Robstown. 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 Robstown

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 71% of the $1,413 monthly median income of Robstown 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 Robstown: common questions

Which hospices serve Robstown?

Medicare lists 33 hospices for Robstown ZIP codes, including Devoted Healthcare & Hospice Services, LLC, Tribute Hospice And Palliative Care, Nurses On Wheels Home Health And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Robstown?

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 71% of the $1,413 monthly median income of Robstown 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 Robstown. 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 Robstown, TX