Respite Care in Kerrville, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kerrville, TX: the local picture

6,992

residents 65 or older (28% of Kerrville)

64%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Kerr County)

33

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kerrville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kerrville live with someone: 64% 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 2,116 Kerrville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (33% in Kerr County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 33 hospices serving Kerrville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kerrville compared with Kerr County and Texas

Census figure	Kerrville	Kerr County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	28%	29%	13%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	4.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	10%	6.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,040	$58,323	—

Older residents in towns around Kerrville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fredericksburg, TX	22 mi	3,653	25%
Boerne, TX	30 mi	3,516	40%
Lakehills, TX	31 mi	1,402	39%
Fair Oaks Ranch, TX	36 mi	2,385	26%
Scenic Oaks, TX	36 mi	1,736	34%
Cross Mountain, TX	39 mi	452	45%

Hospices serving Kerrville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
New Century Hospice Of San Antonio	Kerrville, TX	0.6 mi	(830) 955-5961
Peterson Hospice	Kerrville, TX	0.6 mi	(830) 258-7799
Votive Hospice LLC	Fredericksburg, TX	23 mi	(512) 560-8604
Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care	Fredericksburg, TX	23 mi	(830) 997-1335
Ave Maria Hospice	Fredericksburg, TX	23 mi	(830) 997-1709

Nursing homes near Kerrville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arbor View Nursing & Rehabilitation	Kerrville, TX	0.4 mi	1 of 5	179	(830) 896-2411
Avir At Kerrville	Kerrville, TX	0.9 mi	1 of 5	130	(830) 412-2366
River Hills Health And Rehabilitation Center	Kerrville, TX	1.6 mi	1 of 5	150	(830) 257-9900
Hilltop Village Nursing And Rehabilitation	Kerrville, TX	3.1 mi	2 of 5	150	(830) 895-3200

Straight-line miles from the center of Kerrville. 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 Kerrville

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 22% of the $4,503 monthly median income of Kerrville 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 Kerrville: common questions

Which hospices serve Kerrville?

Medicare lists 33 hospices for Kerrville ZIP codes, including New Century Hospice Of San Antonio, Peterson Hospice, Votive Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Kerrville?

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 22% of the $4,503 monthly median income of Kerrville 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 Kerrville. 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 Kerrville

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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 Kerrville, TX