Respite Care in Leon Valley, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Leon Valley, TX: the local picture

1,993

residents 65 or older (17% of Leon Valley)

64%

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

37%

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

134

Medicare-certified hospices serve Leon Valley ZIP codes

Most older adults in Leon Valley 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 730 Leon Valley residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (40% in Bexar County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 134 hospices serving Leon Valley ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Leon Valley compared with Bexar County and Texas

Census figure	Leon Valley	Bexar County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	17%	13%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,632	$56,300	—

Older residents in towns around Leon Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Balcones Heights, TX	3.9 mi	339	60%
San Antonio, TX	5.8 mi	198,597	42%
Castle Hills, TX	6.1 mi	745	34%
Helotes, TX	7.0 mi	1,789	24%
Shavano Park, TX	7.1 mi	965	32%
Lackland AFB, TX	7.5 mi	0	—

Hospices serving Leon Valley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
The Guardian Hospice Company Of Texas	San Antonio, TX	1.8 mi	(210) 405-3404
Homage Hospice	San Antonio, TX	1.8 mi	(469) 625-0705
Eterna Care Hospice	San Antonio, TX	1.8 mi	(210) 994-5388
Changing Seasons Hospice	San Antonio, TX	1.8 mi	(210) 260-0000
Trinity Hospice	San Antonio, TX	1.8 mi	(210) 960-2223

Nursing homes near Leon Valley (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mesa Vista Inn Health Center	San Antonio, TX	1.5 mi	1 of 5	144	(210) 321-5200
Avir At San Knoll	San Antonio, TX	1.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(210) 699-8535
Huebner Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center	San Antonio, TX	1.6 mi	1 of 5	146	(210) 691-3111
Ignite Medical Resort San Antonio, LLC	San Antonio, TX	1.7 mi	3 of 5	105	(210) 642-5300

Straight-line miles from the center of Leon Valley. 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 Leon Valley

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 23% of the $4,386 monthly median income of Leon Valley 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 Leon Valley: common questions

Which hospices serve Leon Valley?

Medicare lists 134 hospices for Leon Valley ZIP codes, including The Guardian Hospice Company Of Texas, Homage Hospice, Eterna Care Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Leon Valley?

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 23% of the $4,386 monthly median income of Leon Valley 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 Leon Valley. 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 Leon Valley, TX