Respite Care in Jonestown, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Jonestown, TX: the local picture

637

residents 65 or older (25% of Jonestown)

82%

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

36%

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

39

Medicare-certified hospices serve Jonestown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Jonestown live with someone: 82% 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 231 Jonestown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (28% in Travis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 39 hospices serving Jonestown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Jonestown compared with Travis County and Texas

Census figure	Jonestown	Travis County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	28%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	25%	11%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.3%	9.7%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	5.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,750	$77,381	—

Older residents in towns around Jonestown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lago Vista, TX	4.0 mi	2,767	24%
Hudson Bend, TX	4.6 mi	864	17%
Cedar Park, TX	7.0 mi	8,846	30%
Leander, TX	7.6 mi	6,286	26%
Steiner Ranch, TX	8.3 mi	1,691	32%
Briarcliff, TX	8.4 mi	544	18%

Hospices serving Jonestown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comforts Of Home Healthcare LLC	Cedar Park, TX	6.8 mi	(512) 547-7490
Blue Water Hospice, LLC	Leander, TX	8.3 mi	(512) 872-2955
Hope & Grace Hospice Inc	Austin, TX	9.0 mi	(512) 358-4222
Beacon Hospice Of Austin	Austin, TX	11 mi	(512) 443-7100
Hospice Austin	Austin, TX	12 mi	(512) 342-4700

Nursing homes near Jonestown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
New Hope Manor	Cedar Park, TX	5.5 mi	4 of 5	114	(512) 259-3999
Sagebrook Nursing And Rehabilitation	Cedar Park, TX	7.2 mi	4 of 5	124	(512) 259-9993
The Springs Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Cedar Park, TX	8.2 mi	4 of 5	120	(512) 259-4259
Cedar Pointe Health And Wellness Center	Cedar Park, TX	8.2 mi	4 of 5	122	(737) 757-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Jonestown. 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 Jonestown

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 15% of the $6,563 monthly median income of Jonestown 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 Jonestown: common questions

Which hospices serve Jonestown?

Medicare lists 39 hospices for Jonestown ZIP codes, including Comforts Of Home Healthcare LLC, Blue Water Hospice, LLC, Hope & Grace Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Jonestown?

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 15% of the $6,563 monthly median income of Jonestown 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 Jonestown. 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 Jonestown, TX