Respite Care in San Leon, TX
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Respite Care in San Leon, TX: the local picture
Most older adults in San Leon 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 367 San Leon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (36% in Galveston County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 56 hospices serving San Leon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
San Leon compared with Galveston County and Texas
| Census figure | San Leon | Galveston County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 42% | 36% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 22% | 26% | 25% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 16% | 13% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.2% | 12% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $59,531 | $59,920 | — |
Older residents in towns around San Leon
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacliff, TX | 3.1 mi | 736 | 38% |
| Texas City, TX | 4.9 mi | 8,901 | 45% |
| Dickinson, TX | 7.4 mi | 2,659 | 27% |
| Seabrook, TX | 7.8 mi | 1,812 | 39% |
| El Lago, TX | 8.4 mi | 551 | 14% |
| La Marque, TX | 9.0 mi | 2,935 | 33% |
Hospices serving San Leon
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Better Care Matters | Texas City, TX | 6.6 mi | (346) 379-1541 |
| Choice Health At Home | Texas City, TX | 7.7 mi | (409) 935-0169 |
| Hospice Care Team Inc | Texas City, TX | 7.7 mi | (409) 938-0070 |
| Heart To Heart Hospice Of Greater Houston LLC | League City, TX | 9.5 mi | (713) 984-2100 |
| Spectrum Hospice Inc | League City, TX | 9.5 mi | (800) 270-7120 |
Nursing homes near San Leon (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Point Skilled Nursing | Texas City, TX | 6.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 129 | (409) 943-4914 |
| The Phoenix Post-Acute | Texas City, TX | 7.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 134 | (409) 949-9499 |
| Seabreeze Nursing And Rehabilitation | Texas City, TX | 7.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 107 | (817) 410-7300 |
| The Shoal | Texas City, TX | 7.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 134 | (713) 358-0700 |
Straight-line miles from the center of San Leon. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in San Leon
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 20% of the $4,961 monthly median income of San Leon 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.
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.
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Respite Care in San Leon: common questions
Which hospices serve San Leon?
Medicare lists 56 hospices for San Leon ZIP codes, including Better Care Matters, Choice Health At Home, Hospice Care Team Inc.
How much does respite care cost in San Leon?
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 20% of the $4,961 monthly median income of San Leon 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 San Leon. 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.
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