Respite Care in Spring, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Spring, TX: the local picture

6,991

residents 65 or older (10% of Spring)

84%

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

38%

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

168

Medicare-certified hospices serve Spring ZIP codes

Most older adults in Spring live with someone: 84% 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 2,635 Spring residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (34% in Harris County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 168 hospices serving Spring ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Spring compared with Harris County and Texas

Census figure	Spring	Harris County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	10%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,300	$58,641	—

Older residents in towns around Spring

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oak Ridge North, TX	7.4 mi	571	24%
Humble, TX	8.8 mi	1,947	41%
Shenandoah, TX	9.4 mi	1,675	33%
Aldine, TX	10 mi	1,274	21%
The Woodlands, TX	11 mi	17,997	29%
Atascocita, TX	13 mi	10,389	35%

Hospices serving Spring

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Houston LLC	Houston, TX	4.9 mi	(713) 664-4447
HCA Houston Hospice & Family Care	Houston, TX	4.9 mi	(713) 623-0937
Adom Hospice Company, LLC	Houston, TX	4.9 mi	(281) 836-5436
Choice Health At Home	Houston, TX	4.9 mi	(713) 522-0160
Silver-Spring Healthcare Services Inc	Spring, TX	5.2 mi	(281) 651-2268

Nursing homes near Spring (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Heights Of North Houston	Houston, TX	3.9 mi	2 of 5	131	(832) 705-8700
Park Manor Of Cypress Station	Houston, TX	4.1 mi	1 of 5	125	(832) 249-6500
The Village At Gleannloch Farms	Spring, TX	4.2 mi	5 of 5	35	(281) 569-2999
Paradigm Northwest	Houston, TX	4.5 mi	1 of 5	148	(281) 440-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of Spring. 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 Spring

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 17% of the $5,775 monthly median income of Spring 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 Spring: common questions

Which hospices serve Spring?

Medicare lists 168 hospices for Spring ZIP codes, including Good Shepherd Hospice Of Houston LLC, HCA Houston Hospice & Family Care, Adom Hospice Company, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Spring?

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 17% of the $5,775 monthly median income of Spring 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 Spring. 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 Spring

More senior care near Spring

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Spring

More for Spring 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 Spring, TX