Respite Care in Converse, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Converse, TX: the local picture

3,295

residents 65 or older (11% of Converse)

63%

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

39%

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

95

Medicare-certified hospices serve Converse ZIP codes

Most older adults in Converse live with someone: 63% 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 1,248 Converse residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (40% in Bexar County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 95 hospices serving Converse ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Converse compared with Bexar County and Texas

Census figure	Converse	Bexar County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	6.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,747	$56,300	—

Older residents in towns around Converse

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Universal City, TX	2.7 mi	2,914	32%
Live Oak, TX	3.6 mi	2,233	42%
Windcrest, TX	4.6 mi	1,792	39%
Schertz, TX	4.8 mi	5,992	34%
Selma, TX	5.2 mi	1,060	23%
Kirby, TX	6.0 mi	1,643	36%

Hospices serving Converse

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Prodigious Hospices LLC	San Antonio, TX	7.1 mi	(210) 946-1367
Amedia Hospice LLC	San Antonio, TX	7.1 mi	(210) 858-3384
Guiding Light Hospice Inc	San Antonio, TX	7.1 mi	(210) 585-2335
Harbour Hospice	San Antonio, TX	8.0 mi	(210) 403-9911
All Seasons Hospice Of Texas	San Antonio, TX	8.0 mi	(210) 767-3870

Nursing homes near Converse (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Converse	Converse, TX	2.5 mi	1 of 5	100	(210) 650-0551
Army Residence Community	San Antonio, TX	2.5 mi	5 of 5	91	(210) 646-5200
Crestway Nursing & Rehabilitation	San Antonio, TX	2.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(210) 599-3005
Advanced Rehabilitation & Healthcare Of Live Oak	Live Oak, TX	3.0 mi	3 of 5	123	(210) 600-3700

Straight-line miles from the center of Converse. 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 Converse

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 25% of the $3,979 monthly median income of Converse 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 Converse: common questions

Which hospices serve Converse?

Medicare lists 95 hospices for Converse ZIP codes, including Prodigious Hospices LLC, Amedia Hospice LLC, Guiding Light Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Converse?

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 25% of the $3,979 monthly median income of Converse 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 Converse. 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.

More near Converse

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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 Converse, TX