Respite Care in Socorro, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Socorro, TX: the local picture

4,447

residents 65 or older (12% of Socorro)

75%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in El Paso County)

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Socorro ZIP codes

Most older adults in Socorro live with someone: 75% 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 1,833 Socorro residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (40% in El Paso County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Socorro ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Socorro compared with El Paso County and Texas

Census figure	Socorro	El Paso County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	31%	22%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	6.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,305	$37,273	—

Older residents in towns around Socorro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sparks, TX	2.6 mi	261	27%
San Elizario, TX	4.2 mi	1,185	43%
Horizon City, TX	4.8 mi	1,312	47%
Agua Dulce, TX	7.2 mi	233	30%
Fabens, TX	11 mi	1,090	51%
Homestead Meadows South, TX	13 mi	655	58%

Hospices serving Socorro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Faith Hospice Inc.	El Paso, TX	9.3 mi	(915) 203-1068
Matrix Home Health Services	El Paso, TX	9.3 mi	(915) 633-8104
Three Oaks Hospice	El Paso, TX	9.3 mi	(915) 808-4000
1ST Choice Home Health	El Paso, TX	10 mi	(915) 855-9333
Gentiva	El Paso, TX	10 mi	(915) 778-9058

Nursing homes near Socorro (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Las Ventanas De Socorro	Socorro, TX	2.9 mi	2 of 5	126	(915) 995-7230
St. Giles Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	El Paso, TX	3.8 mi	1 of 5	124	(915) 859-3010
Oasis Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	El Paso, TX	5.8 mi	4 of 5	130	(915) 859-1650
Pebble Creek Nursing Center	El Paso, TX	7.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(915) 857-0071

Straight-line miles from the center of Socorro. 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 Socorro

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 44% of the $2,275 monthly median income of Socorro 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 Socorro: common questions

Which hospices serve Socorro?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Socorro ZIP codes, including Faith Hospice Inc., Matrix Home Health Services, Three Oaks Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Socorro?

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 44% of the $2,275 monthly median income of Socorro 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 Socorro. 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 Socorro

More senior care near Socorro

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Socorro

More for Socorro families

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 Socorro, TX