Live-In Caregivers in Uhland, TX
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Live-In Caregivers in Uhland, TX: the local picture
About 4 Uhland residents are 85 or older. Live-in care is most often arranged for this age group, when help is needed through the day and someone should be close at night.
A live-in caregiver needs a private room. 88% of homes in Uhland have three or more bedrooms (71% in Hays County); the median home has 5.9 rooms.
Of Uhland households headed by someone 65 or older, 62 own their home and 13 rent. Renters should check that the lease allows another adult to live in before anyone moves in.
Uhland compared with Hays County and Texas
| Census figure | Uhland | Hays County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 12% | 23% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 48% | 33% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.7% | 9.0% | 12% |
| Residents 65 or older | 6.0% | 12% | 13% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 51% | 25% | 35% |
Older residents in towns around Uhland
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle, TX | 6.0 mi | 4,526 | 171 |
| Lockhart, TX | 8.8 mi | 2,580 | 244 |
| Buda, TX | 8.8 mi | 1,080 | 20 |
| San Marcos, TX | 11 mi | 7,637 | 790 |
| Redwood, TX | 13 mi | 342 | 0 |
| Shady Hollow, TX | 14 mi | 1,089 | 151 |
Emergency hospitals near Uhland
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Seton Hays | Kyle, TX | 3.4 mi | 3 of 5 | (512) 324-5000 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda | Buda, TX | 9.5 mi | not rated | (737) 999-6200 |
| Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos | San Marcos, TX | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | (512) 753-3511 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Uhland. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a live-in caregiver can help with
- Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
- Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
- Medication reminders and appointment rides
- Companionship and a steady routine
What live-in care costs in Uhland
Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $11.65 an hour (the Texas median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $2,524 a month. Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $8,481 a month. Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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.
What to know before hiring a live-in caregiver
Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).
Questions worth asking: Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long? What days off and sleep time do you need? How do you handle being woken at night? More in our live-in caregivers guide.
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Live-In Caregivers in Uhland: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Uhland?
Ascension Seton Hays in Kyle, about 3.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Uhland (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (512) 324-5000. In an emergency, call 911.
How much does live-in care cost in Uhland?
Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $11.65 an hour (the Texas median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $2,524 a month. Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $8,481 a month. Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Live-in or 24-hour care in Uhland?
A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake. Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.
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Other care in Uhland
Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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