Respite Care in Kingsland, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kingsland, TX: the local picture

2,058

residents 65 or older (28% of Kingsland)

61%

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

41%

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

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kingsland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kingsland live with someone: 61% 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 820 Kingsland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (33% in Llano County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Kingsland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kingsland compared with Llano County and Texas

Census figure	Kingsland	Llano County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	28%	37%	13%
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	4.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	7.2%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	4.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,153	$59,781	—

Older residents in towns around Kingsland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Granite Shoals, TX	7.4 mi	1,031	29%
Horseshoe Bay, TX	9.7 mi	2,338	24%
Marble Falls, TX	13 mi	1,315	38%
Burnet, TX	14 mi	1,324	23%
Llano, TX	14 mi	927	32%
Briarcliff, TX	30 mi	544	18%

Hospices serving Kingsland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice	Marble Falls, TX	12 mi	(830) 262-0808
Blue Water Hospice, LLC	Leander, TX	36 mi	(512) 872-2955
Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care	Fredericksburg, TX	37 mi	(830) 997-1335
Comforts Of Home Healthcare LLC	Cedar Park, TX	39 mi	(512) 547-7490
Beacon Hospice Of Austin	Austin, TX	44 mi	(512) 443-7100

Nursing homes near Kingsland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Kingsland	Kingsland, TX	0.7 mi	2 of 5	122	(325) 388-4538
The Brixton At Horseshoe Bay	Horseshoe Bay, TX	11 mi	4 of 5	120	(713) 553-1321
Granite Mesa Health Center	Marble Falls, TX	12 mi	2 of 5	124	(830) 693-0022
Avir At Burnet	Burnet, TX	15 mi	3 of 5	112	(512) 756-6044

Straight-line miles from the center of Kingsland. 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 Kingsland

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 32% of the $3,179 monthly median income of Kingsland 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 Kingsland: common questions

Which hospices serve Kingsland?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Kingsland ZIP codes, including Enhabit Hospice, Blue Water Hospice, LLC, Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care.

How much does respite care cost in Kingsland?

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 32% of the $3,179 monthly median income of Kingsland 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 Kingsland. 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 Kingsland

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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 Kingsland, TX