Respite Care in Bulverde, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bulverde, TX: the local picture

1,822

residents 65 or older (28% of Bulverde)

94%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Comal County)

65

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bulverde ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bulverde live with someone: 94% 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 422 Bulverde residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (32% in Comal County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 65 hospices serving Bulverde ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bulverde compared with Comal County and Texas

Census figure	Bulverde	Comal County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	32%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	6.2%	20%	25%
Residents 65 or older	28%	19%	13%
Residents 85 or older	4.6%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	7.2%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.4%	2.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$96,838	$75,898	—

Older residents in towns around Bulverde

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Timberwood Park, TX	5.9 mi	5,009	39%
Fair Oaks Ranch, TX	12 mi	2,385	26%
Hollywood Park, TX	12 mi	596	46%
Canyon Lake, TX	13 mi	7,964	36%
Garden Ridge, TX	13 mi	980	31%
Scenic Oaks, TX	15 mi	1,736	34%

Hospices serving Bulverde

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart Of Texas Hospice	Spring Branch, TX	11 mi	(830) 730-7711
Harbour Hospice	San Antonio, TX	13 mi	(210) 403-9911
All Seasons Hospice Of Texas	San Antonio, TX	13 mi	(210) 767-3870
Abundant Hospice, LLC	San Antonio, TX	13 mi	(210) 608-0081
Suncrest Hospice San Antonio LLC	San Antonio, TX	13 mi	(830) 637-2721

Nursing homes near Bulverde (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Heights Of Bulverde	Spring Branch, TX	2.4 mi	2 of 5	124	(830) 438-1276
Coronado At Stone Oak	San Antonio, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	112	(210) 402-5750
Stone Oak Care Center	San Antonio, TX	11 mi	2 of 5	152	(210) 481-9000
The Enclave	San Antonio, TX	11 mi	1 of 5	142	(210) 982-4600

Straight-line miles from the center of Bulverde. 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 Bulverde

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 13% of the $8,070 monthly median income of Bulverde 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 Bulverde: common questions

Which hospices serve Bulverde?

Medicare lists 65 hospices for Bulverde ZIP codes, including Heart Of Texas Hospice, Harbour Hospice, All Seasons Hospice Of Texas.

How much does respite care cost in Bulverde?

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 13% of the $8,070 monthly median income of Bulverde 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 Bulverde. 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 Bulverde, TX