Respite Care in Alamo Heights, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Alamo Heights, TX: the local picture

1,315

residents 65 or older (18% of Alamo Heights)

60%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Bexar County)

92

Medicare-certified hospices serve Alamo Heights ZIP codes

Most older adults in Alamo Heights live with someone: 60% 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 387 Alamo Heights residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (40% in Bexar County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 92 hospices serving Alamo Heights ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Alamo Heights compared with Bexar County and Texas

Census figure	Alamo Heights	Bexar County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	18%	13%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.3%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	6.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$99,464	$56,300	—

Older residents in towns around Alamo Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Terrell Hills, TX	1.3 mi	878	31%
San Antonio, TX	3.7 mi	198,597	42%
Castle Hills, TX	4.2 mi	745	34%
Balcones Heights, TX	4.9 mi	339	60%
Kirby, TX	5.2 mi	1,643	36%
Windcrest, TX	5.7 mi	1,792	39%

Hospices serving Alamo Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Inspiration Hospice	San Antonio, TX	0.8 mi	(210) 874-4999
Gentle Partners In Hospice LLC	San Antonio, TX	0.8 mi	(210) 908-9616
Touchstone Health	San Antonio, TX	0.8 mi	(210) 541-8884
Gentiva Hospice	San Antonio, TX	3.4 mi	(210) 738-8141
Completecare Home Health And Hospice	San Antonio, TX	3.4 mi	(210) 520-7977

Nursing homes near Alamo Heights (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Village At Incarnate Word	San Antonio, TX	0.9 mi	4 of 5	60	(210) 829-7561
Sage Park San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	1.1 mi	3 of 5	46	(210) 930-1040
Parklane West Healthcare Center	San Antonio, TX	1.9 mi	1 of 5	124	(210) 829-1400
Broadway Nursing & Rehabilitation	San Antonio, TX	2.0 mi	1 of 5	237	(210) 828-0606

Straight-line miles from the center of Alamo Heights. 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 Alamo Heights

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 12% of the $8,289 monthly median income of Alamo Heights 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 Alamo Heights: common questions

Which hospices serve Alamo Heights?

Medicare lists 92 hospices for Alamo Heights ZIP codes, including Inspiration Hospice, Gentle Partners In Hospice LLC, Touchstone Health.

How much does respite care cost in Alamo Heights?

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 12% of the $8,289 monthly median income of Alamo Heights 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 Alamo Heights. 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 Alamo Heights, TX