Respite Care in South Houston, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in South Houston, TX: the local picture

1,825

residents 65 or older (11% of South Houston)

79%

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

42%

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

41

Medicare-certified hospices serve South Houston ZIP codes

Most older adults in South Houston live with someone: 79% 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 763 South Houston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (34% in Harris County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 41 hospices serving South Houston ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

South Houston compared with Harris County and Texas

Census figure	South Houston	Harris County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,078	$58,641	—

Older residents in towns around South Houston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pasadena, TX	4.7 mi	17,632	37%
Galena Park, TX	5.8 mi	1,181	31%
Deer Park, TX	7.0 mi	5,917	37%
Jacinto City, TX	7.3 mi	1,216	43%
Pearland, TX	9.2 mi	15,739	33%
Cloverleaf, TX	9.4 mi	2,133	41%

Hospices serving South Houston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston - South, LLC	Houston, TX	1.7 mi	(713) 895-8615
Enhabit Hospice	Pasadena, TX	5.0 mi	(713) 476-0270
Allegiance Hospice	Webster, TX	8.8 mi	(713) 492-0329
Essential Hospice And Palliative Services, LLC.	Webster, TX	8.8 mi	(832) 224-4756
Harbor Hospice Of Houston, LP	Houston, TX	9.9 mi	(281) 461-6109

Nursing homes near South Houston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Paradigm At Faith Memorial	Pasadena, TX	2.2 mi	3 of 5	112	(713) 473-8573
Pasadena Post Acute	Pasadena, TX	2.7 mi	3 of 5	116	(713) 943-1592
Avir At Pasadena	Pasadena, TX	3.0 mi	4 of 5	131	(713) 946-6787
Focused Care At Pasadena	Pasadena, TX	3.0 mi	1 of 5	125	(713) 941-9155

Straight-line miles from the center of South Houston. 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 South Houston

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 30% of the $3,340 monthly median income of South Houston 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 South Houston: common questions

Which hospices serve South Houston?

Medicare lists 41 hospices for South Houston ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston - South, LLC, Enhabit Hospice, Allegiance Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in South Houston?

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 30% of the $3,340 monthly median income of South Houston 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 South Houston. 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 South Houston

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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 South Houston, TX