Respite Care in Belterra, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Belterra, TX: the local picture

657

residents 65 or older (9.4% of Belterra)

89%

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Travis County)

43

Medicare-certified hospices serve Belterra ZIP codes

Most older adults in Belterra live with someone: 89% 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 144 Belterra residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (28% in Travis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 43 hospices serving Belterra ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Belterra compared with Travis County and Texas

Census figure	Belterra	Travis County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	28%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	9.4%	11%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	9.7%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	5.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$111,630	$77,381	—

Older residents in towns around Belterra

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dripping Springs, TX	6.5 mi	1,200	30%
Shady Hollow, TX	7.4 mi	1,089	33%
Bee Cave, TX	8.3 mi	1,590	49%
Barton Creek, TX	9.5 mi	1,378	17%
Buda, TX	11 mi	1,080	30%
The Hills, TX	11 mi	861	14%

Hospices serving Belterra

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cella Bellas Hospice Corporation	Austin, TX	9.7 mi	(512) 912-2302
Bridgeway Hospice, LLC.	Buda, TX	10 mi	(512) 565-6182
At Home With Blue Bonnet Hospice	Wimberley, TX	14 mi	(512) 537-8950
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin Ltd	Austin, TX	14 mi	(512) 707-2600
Silverado Hospice- Austin	Austin, TX	14 mi	(512) 827-6895

Nursing homes near Belterra (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Stonebridge Health Rehab	Austin, TX	3.3 mi	3 of 5	116	(512) 288-8844
Avir At Dripping Springs	Dripping Springs, TX	7.4 mi	4 of 5	60	(512) 858-5624
Marbridge Villa	Manchaca, TX	8.3 mi	4 of 5	92	(512) 282-1811
West Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Austin, TX	8.4 mi	2 of 5	125	(512) 282-0141

Straight-line miles from the center of Belterra. 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 Belterra

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 11% of the $9,303 monthly median income of Belterra 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 Belterra: common questions

Which hospices serve Belterra?

Medicare lists 43 hospices for Belterra ZIP codes, including Cella Bellas Hospice Corporation, Bridgeway Hospice, LLC., At Home With Blue Bonnet Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Belterra?

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 11% of the $9,303 monthly median income of Belterra 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 Belterra. 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 Belterra, TX