Respite Care in New Braunfels, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in New Braunfels, TX: the local picture

15,611

residents 65 or older (15% of New Braunfels)

73%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Comal County)

108

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Braunfels ZIP codes

Most older adults in New Braunfels 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 4,895 New Braunfels residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (32% in Comal County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 108 hospices serving New Braunfels ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

New Braunfels compared with Comal County and Texas

Census figure	New Braunfels	Comal County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	32%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	20%	25%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	7.2%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	2.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,081	$75,898	—

Older residents in towns around New Braunfels

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cibolo, TX	11 mi	3,694	38%
Garden Ridge, TX	11 mi	980	31%
Seguin, TX	12 mi	5,707	38%
Schertz, TX	12 mi	5,992	34%
Selma, TX	14 mi	1,060	23%
Redwood, TX	15 mi	342	18%

Hospices serving New Braunfels

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elara Caring	New Braunfels, TX	2.9 mi	(830) 643-1971
Edenhospice	New Braunfels, TX	2.9 mi	(830) 500-2435
Hope Hospice	New Braunfels, TX	2.9 mi	(830) 625-7500
New Beginnings Hospice LLC	New Braunfels, TX	2.9 mi	(830) 310-7303
Embrace Hospice	New Braunfels, TX	2.9 mi	(469) 995-2456

Nursing homes near New Braunfels (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eden Home	New Braunfels, TX	1.8 mi	3 of 5	122	(830) 625-6291
Avir At New Braunfels	New Braunfels, TX	2.5 mi	1 of 5	154	(830) 625-7526
Kirkwood Manor	New Braunfels, TX	2.5 mi	2 of 5	162	(830) 620-0509
Sundance Inn Health Center	New Braunfels, TX	2.7 mi	3 of 5	128	(830) 221-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of New Braunfels. 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 New Braunfels

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 20% of the $5,173 monthly median income of New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels: common questions

Which hospices serve New Braunfels?

Medicare lists 108 hospices for New Braunfels ZIP codes, including Elara Caring, Edenhospice, Hope Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in New Braunfels?

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 20% of the $5,173 monthly median income of New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels. 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 New Braunfels, TX