Respite Care in Llano, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Llano, TX: the local picture

927

residents 65 or older (27% of Llano)

63%

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

32%

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

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Llano ZIP codes

Most older adults in Llano live with someone: 63% 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 274 Llano residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (33% in Llano County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Llano ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Llano compared with Llano County and Texas

Census figure	Llano	Llano County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	27%	37%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	4.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	7.2%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	4.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,036	$59,781	—

Older residents in towns around Llano

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kingsland, TX	14 mi	2,058	41%
Granite Shoals, TX	22 mi	1,031	29%
Horseshoe Bay, TX	23 mi	2,338	24%
Burnet, TX	26 mi	1,324	23%
Marble Falls, TX	27 mi	1,315	38%
San Saba, TX	31 mi	525	47%

Hospices serving Llano

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice	Marble Falls, TX	27 mi	(830) 262-0808
Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care	Fredericksburg, TX	35 mi	(830) 997-1335
Ave Maria Hospice	Fredericksburg, TX	35 mi	(830) 997-1709
Comforts Of Home Healthcare LLC	Cedar Park, TX	54 mi	(512) 547-7490
Beacon Hospice Of Austin	Austin, TX	58 mi	(512) 443-7100

Nursing homes near Llano (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Llano Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Llano, TX	0.4 mi	1 of 5	96	(325) 247-4194
Avir At Kingsland	Kingsland, TX	14 mi	2 of 5	122	(325) 388-4538
The Brixton At Horseshoe Bay	Horseshoe Bay, TX	24 mi	4 of 5	120	(713) 553-1321

Straight-line miles from the center of Llano. 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 Llano

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 25% of the $4,003 monthly median income of Llano 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 Llano: common questions

Which hospices serve Llano?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Llano ZIP codes, including Enhabit Hospice, Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care, Ave Maria Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Llano?

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 25% of the $4,003 monthly median income of Llano 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 Llano. 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 Llano

More senior care near Llano

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Llano

More for Llano 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 Llano, TX