Respite Care in Willis, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Willis, TX: the local picture

947

residents 65 or older (14% of Willis)

84%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Montgomery County)

74

Medicare-certified hospices serve Willis ZIP codes

Most older adults in Willis 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 268 Willis residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (30% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 74 hospices serving Willis ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Willis compared with Montgomery County and Texas

Census figure	Willis	Montgomery County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	20%	25%
Residents 65 or older	14%	14%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.3%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	3.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,170	$71,923	—

Older residents in towns around Willis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Panorama Village, TX	3.6 mi	743	32%
Conroe, TX	7.3 mi	13,530	32%
Shenandoah, TX	17 mi	1,675	33%
The Woodlands, TX	18 mi	17,997	29%
Huntsville, TX	19 mi	5,567	34%
Oak Ridge North, TX	19 mi	571	24%

Hospices serving Willis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice 365 LLC	Conroe, TX	8.2 mi	(936) 207-2476
St Joseph Hospice Of Conroe Texas	Conroe, TX	8.2 mi	(936) 703-5250
Elara Caring	Conroe, TX	8.2 mi	(855) 800-7673
Harbor Hospice 28, L.P.	Conroe, TX	8.2 mi	(936) 441-5500
Amedisys Hospice	Conroe, TX	8.2 mi	(281) 592-2830

Nursing homes near Willis (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willis Nursing And Rehabilitation	Willis, TX	0.1 mi	4 of 5	114	(936) 856-4312
Conroe Health Care Center	Conroe, TX	7.1 mi	2 of 5	108	(936) 441-2120
Woodland Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation	Conroe, TX	7.9 mi	1 of 5	146	(936) 756-1240
The Brightpointe	Conroe, TX	11 mi	3 of 5	150	(936) 494-6600

Straight-line miles from the center of Willis. 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 Willis

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 $5,931 monthly median income of Willis 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 Willis: common questions

Which hospices serve Willis?

Medicare lists 74 hospices for Willis ZIP codes, including Hospice 365 LLC, St Joseph Hospice Of Conroe Texas, Elara Caring.

How much does respite care cost in Willis?

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 $5,931 monthly median income of Willis 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 Willis. 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 Willis

More senior care near Willis

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Willis

More for Willis 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 Willis, TX