Respite Care in Victoria, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Victoria, TX: the local picture

10,308

residents 65 or older (16% of Victoria)

69%

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

40%

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

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Victoria ZIP codes

Most older adults in Victoria live with someone: 69% 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 3,992 Victoria residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (39% in Victoria County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Victoria ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Victoria compared with Victoria County and Texas

Census figure	Victoria	Victoria County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	39%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	6.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,569	$55,975	—

Older residents in towns around Victoria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Edna, TX	23 mi	958	55%
Port Lavaca, TX	26 mi	2,088	41%
Cuero, TX	26 mi	1,183	42%
Yoakum, TX	34 mi	1,047	29%
Refugio, TX	40 mi	558	53%
Hallettsville, TX	43 mi	643	35%

Hospices serving Victoria

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of South Texas Inc	Victoria, TX	1.6 mi	(361) 572-4300
Crown Hospice LLC	Victoria, TX	1.6 mi	(361) 575-5900
Harbor Hospice Of Victoria LP	Victoria, TX	2.8 mi	(361) 579-7120
Altus Hospice	Corpus Christi, TX	76 mi	(361) 723-1049
New Century Hospice Of South Texas	Corpus Christi, TX	80 mi	(361) 814-3600

Nursing homes near Victoria (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverside Oaks	Victoria, TX	0.9 mi	5 of 5	108	(361) 575-6457
The Courtyard Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Victoria, TX	1.0 mi	3 of 5	56	(361) 573-2467
Twin Pines Nursing And Rehabilitation	Victoria, TX	1.3 mi	1 of 5	200	(361) 573-3201
Twin Pines North Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Victoria, TX	3.2 mi	2 of 5	90	(361) 576-9454

Straight-line miles from the center of Victoria. 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 Victoria

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 23% of the $4,381 monthly median income of Victoria 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 Victoria: common questions

Which hospices serve Victoria?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Victoria ZIP codes, including Hospice Of South Texas Inc, Crown Hospice LLC, Harbor Hospice Of Victoria LP.

How much does respite care cost in Victoria?

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 23% of the $4,381 monthly median income of Victoria 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 Victoria. 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 Victoria

More senior care near Victoria

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Victoria

More for Victoria 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 Victoria, TX