Respite Care in Castroville, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Castroville, TX: the local picture

698

residents 65 or older (23% of Castroville)

79%

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

46%

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

50

Medicare-certified hospices serve Castroville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Castroville live with someone: 79% 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 290 Castroville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (40% in Medina County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 50 hospices serving Castroville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Castroville compared with Medina County and Texas

Census figure	Castroville	Medina County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	28%	25%
Residents 65 or older	23%	18%	13%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	3.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,625	$47,474	—

Older residents in towns around Castroville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lackland AFB, TX	14 mi	0	—
Devine, TX	15 mi	1,156	60%
Leon Valley, TX	17 mi	1,993	37%
Helotes, TX	18 mi	1,789	24%
Hondo, TX	18 mi	1,231	29%
Lakehills, TX	19 mi	1,402	39%

Hospices serving Castroville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bexar Hospice	San Antonio, TX	11 mi	(210) 446-6566
Blue Skies Hospice	San Antonio, TX	11 mi	(210) 838-6340
Klarus Hospice	San Antonio, TX	19 mi	(210) 732-7600
American Medical Hospice & Palliative Care	San Antonio, TX	19 mi	(210) 812-5709
Pacific Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC	San Antonio, TX	19 mi	(210) 275-2133

Nursing homes near Castroville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medina Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center	Castroville, TX	3.9 mi	3 of 5	116	(830) 931-2900
Lytle Nursing Home	Lytle, TX	9.5 mi	1 of 5	70	(830) 772-3557
Westover Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare	San Antonio, TX	12 mi	4 of 5	124	(210) 546-2273
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation - West S	San Antonio, TX	13 mi	3 of 5	124	(210) 673-1700

Straight-line miles from the center of Castroville. 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 Castroville

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 18% of the $5,469 monthly median income of Castroville 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 Castroville: common questions

Which hospices serve Castroville?

Medicare lists 50 hospices for Castroville ZIP codes, including Bexar Hospice, Blue Skies Hospice, Klarus Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Castroville?

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 18% of the $5,469 monthly median income of Castroville 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 Castroville. 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 Castroville, TX