Respite Care in Kirby, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kirby, TX: the local picture

1,643

residents 65 or older (20% of Kirby)

73%

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

36%

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

94

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kirby ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kirby live with someone: 73% 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 584 Kirby residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (40% in Bexar County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 94 hospices serving Kirby ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kirby compared with Bexar County and Texas

Census figure	Kirby	Bexar County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	20%	13%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	6.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,154	$56,300	—

Older residents in towns around Kirby

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Windcrest, TX	3.7 mi	1,792	39%
Terrell Hills, TX	3.9 mi	878	31%
Alamo Heights, TX	5.2 mi	1,315	32%
Converse, TX	6.0 mi	3,295	39%
Live Oak, TX	7.0 mi	2,233	42%
Universal City, TX	7.8 mi	2,914	32%

Hospices serving Kirby

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentle Partners In Hospice LLC	San Antonio, TX	4.4 mi	(210) 908-9616
Touchstone Health	San Antonio, TX	4.4 mi	(210) 541-8884
Journeys Hospice Of Texas LLC	San Antonio, TX	5.8 mi	(833) 467-5468
Amedia Hospice LLC	San Antonio, TX	5.8 mi	(210) 858-3384
Guiding Light Hospice Inc	San Antonio, TX	5.8 mi	(210) 585-2335

Nursing homes near Kirby (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Heritage	San Antonio, TX	3.0 mi	1 of 5	150	(210) 646-9576
Northeast Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	San Antonio, TX	3.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(210) 824-7331
Parklane West Healthcare Center	San Antonio, TX	3.7 mi	1 of 5	124	(210) 829-1400
Normandy Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	San Antonio, TX	3.8 mi	1 of 5	320	(210) 648-0101

Straight-line miles from the center of Kirby. 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 Kirby

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 26% of the $3,846 monthly median income of Kirby 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 Kirby: common questions

Which hospices serve Kirby?

Medicare lists 94 hospices for Kirby ZIP codes, including Gentle Partners In Hospice LLC, Touchstone Health, Journeys Hospice Of Texas LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Kirby?

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 26% of the $3,846 monthly median income of Kirby 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 Kirby. 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 Kirby

More senior care near Kirby

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Kirby

More for Kirby families

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 Kirby, TX