Respite Care in Weslaco, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Weslaco, TX: the local picture

5,912

residents 65 or older (14% of Weslaco)

70%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Hidalgo County)

48

Medicare-certified hospices serve Weslaco ZIP codes

Most older adults in Weslaco live with someone: 70% 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 2,220 Weslaco residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (47% in Hidalgo County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 48 hospices serving Weslaco ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Weslaco compared with Hidalgo County and Texas

Census figure	Weslaco	Hidalgo County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	47%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	14%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	22%	12%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	5.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,951	$35,326	—

Older residents in towns around Weslaco

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Midway North, TX	2.7 mi	330	62%
Donna, TX	3.2 mi	2,434	49%
Scissors, TX	4.2 mi	344	69%
Mila Doce, TX	4.6 mi	390	55%
Mercedes, TX	4.7 mi	2,533	41%
Olivarez, TX	4.7 mi	558	68%

Hospices serving Weslaco

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Angel Wings Hospice Services LLC	Weslaco, TX	0.6 mi	(956) 647-5261
Maximum Quality Hospice LLC	Weslaco, TX	0.6 mi	(956) 520-8004
United Hospice Care Services LLC	Weslaco, TX	0.6 mi	(956) 520-7054
Lynncare Hospice Services LLC	Weslaco, TX	0.6 mi	(956) 684-5957
A Healing Touch Hospice	Weslaco, TX	0.6 mi	(956) 854-4675

Nursing homes near Weslaco (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Valley Grande Manor	Weslaco, TX	0.9 mi	1 of 5	147	(956) 968-2121
Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Wesla	Weslaco, TX	1.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(956) 968-8502
Weslaco Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Weslaco, TX	1.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(956) 973-8451
Mid Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation	Mercedes, TX	6.8 mi	2 of 5	123	(956) 294-1689

Straight-line miles from the center of Weslaco. 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 Weslaco

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 34% of the $2,996 monthly median income of Weslaco 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 Weslaco: common questions

Which hospices serve Weslaco?

Medicare lists 48 hospices for Weslaco ZIP codes, including Angel Wings Hospice Services LLC, Maximum Quality Hospice LLC, United Hospice Care Services LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Weslaco?

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 34% of the $2,996 monthly median income of Weslaco 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 Weslaco. 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.

Respite Care in Weslaco, TX