Hospice Support in Schulenburg, TX: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Schulenburg, TX: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Schulenburg ZIP codes

195

residents 85 or older (7.0% of all residents)

49%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Fayette County)

39%

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

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Schulenburg ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Amedisys Hospice in Brenham (46 mi) and Harbor Hospice Of Victoria LP in Victoria (57 mi).

244 Schulenburg residents 65 or older live alone (49% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Schulenburg compared with Fayette County and Texas

Census figure	Schulenburg	Fayette County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	7.0%	3.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	30%	35%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	4.2%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	24%	27%	13%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,000	$58,993	—

Older residents in towns around Schulenburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Weimar, TX	7.9 mi	629	54%
La Grange, TX	16 mi	857	51%
Hallettsville, TX	17 mi	643	37%
Columbus, TX	21 mi	752	36%
Smithville, TX	27 mi	962	33%
Yoakum, TX	30 mi	1,047	41%

Hospices serving Schulenburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Brenham, TX	46 mi	(979) 260-9700
Harbor Hospice Of Victoria LP	Victoria, TX	57 mi	(361) 579-7120
Jol Healthcare	Kyle, TX	60 mi	(512) 786-4198
Crown Hospice LLC	Victoria, TX	61 mi	(361) 575-5900
Hospice Of South Texas Inc	Victoria, TX	61 mi	(361) 572-4300
Hospice Brazos Valley Inc	Bryan, TX	77 mi	(979) 821-2266

Straight-line miles from the center of Schulenburg. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Schulenburg

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 24% of the $4,167 monthly median income of Schulenburg 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Schulenburg: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Schulenburg?

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 24% of the $4,167 monthly median income of Schulenburg 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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