Respite Care in Jourdanton, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Jourdanton, TX: the local picture

466

residents 65 or older (11% of Jourdanton)

84%

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

38%

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

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Jourdanton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Jourdanton live with someone: 84% 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 158 Jourdanton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (40% in Atascosa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Jourdanton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Jourdanton compared with Atascosa County and Texas

Census figure	Jourdanton	Atascosa County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	16%	12%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,625	$39,931	—

Older residents in towns around Jourdanton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pleasanton, TX	4.4 mi	1,799	37%
Poteet, TX	8.7 mi	601	32%
Sandy Oaks, TX	20 mi	1,137	26%
Devine, TX	27 mi	1,156	60%
Floresville, TX	28 mi	1,524	66%
Lackland AFB, TX	33 mi	0	—

Hospices serving Jourdanton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
MI Casa Hospice-San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	31 mi	(726) 208-4041
Heart To Heart Hospice Of South Texas	Pearsall, TX	34 mi	(830) 505-5600
Blue Skies Hospice	San Antonio, TX	36 mi	(210) 838-6340
Gentiva Hospice	San Antonio, TX	36 mi	(210) 738-8141
Klarus Hospice	San Antonio, TX	38 mi	(210) 732-7600

Nursing homes near Jourdanton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jourdanton Nursing And Rehabilitation	Jourdanton, TX	0.3 mi	2 of 5	60	(830) 769-3531
The Heights Of Atascosa	Pleasanton, TX	3.3 mi	4 of 5	100	(830) 281-8202
Pleasanton South Nursing And Rehabilitation	Pleasanton, TX	4.1 mi	4 of 5	88	(830) 569-3861
Pleasanton North Nursing And Rehabilitation	Pleasanton, TX	4.4 mi	1 of 5	46	(830) 569-2138

Straight-line miles from the center of Jourdanton. 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 Jourdanton

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 30% of the $3,385 monthly median income of Jourdanton 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 Jourdanton: common questions

Which hospices serve Jourdanton?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Jourdanton ZIP codes, including MI Casa Hospice-San Antonio, Heart To Heart Hospice Of South Texas, Blue Skies Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Jourdanton?

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 30% of the $3,385 monthly median income of Jourdanton 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 Jourdanton. 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 Jourdanton, TX