Respite Care in Redwood, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Redwood, TX: the local picture

342

residents 65 or older (9.9% of Redwood)

91%

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

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Caldwell County)

63

Medicare-certified hospices serve Redwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Redwood live with someone: 91% 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 62 Redwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (18%) (45% in Caldwell County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 63 hospices serving Redwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Redwood compared with Caldwell County and Texas

Census figure	Redwood	Caldwell County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	45%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.8%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	9.9%	15%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	3.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,250	$49,476	—

Older residents in towns around Redwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
San Marcos, TX	4.7 mi	7,637	43%
Kyle, TX	13 mi	4,526	41%
Uhland, TX	13 mi	150	48%
Lockhart, TX	14 mi	2,580	47%
New Braunfels, TX	15 mi	15,611	33%
Seguin, TX	16 mi	5,707	38%

Hospices serving Redwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Halcyon Home	San Marcos, TX	4.9 mi	(512) 815-9009
Christus Hospice - Central Texas	San Marcos, TX	4.9 mi	(512) 754-6159
Gentiva	San Marcos, TX	4.9 mi	(512) 392-9138
Heart To Heart Hospice Of San Marcos LLC	San Marcos, TX	4.9 mi	(512) 667-6816
Elara Caring	New Braunfels, TX	12 mi	(830) 643-1971

Nursing homes near Redwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cypress Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	San Marcos, TX	3.6 mi	1 of 5	174	(512) 805-5000
Hays Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	San Marcos, TX	3.8 mi	3 of 5	116	(512) 396-1888
San Marcos Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	San Marcos, TX	5.5 mi	2 of 5	129	(512) 353-5026
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation - New Br	New Braunfels, TX	11 mi	3 of 5	126	(830) 420-6500

Straight-line miles from the center of Redwood. 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 Redwood

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 18% of the $5,521 monthly median income of Redwood 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 Redwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Redwood?

Medicare lists 63 hospices for Redwood ZIP codes, including Halcyon Home, Christus Hospice - Central Texas, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Redwood?

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 18% of the $5,521 monthly median income of Redwood 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 Redwood. 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 Redwood

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Redwood, TX