Respite Care in Round Rock, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Round Rock, TX: the local picture

14,300

residents 65 or older (11% of Round Rock)

75%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Williamson County)

65

Medicare-certified hospices serve Round Rock ZIP codes

Most older adults in Round Rock live with someone: 75% 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 4,377 Round Rock residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (29% in Williamson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 65 hospices serving Round Rock ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Round Rock compared with Williamson County and Texas

Census figure	Round Rock	Williamson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	29%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	23%	25%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.9%	7.0%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,000	$75,134	—

Older residents in towns around Round Rock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brushy Creek, TX	4.6 mi	2,133	26%
Wells Branch, TX	5.8 mi	1,451	36%
Pflugerville, TX	6.5 mi	5,995	32%
Hutto, TX	7.2 mi	2,376	38%
Cedar Park, TX	9.3 mi	8,846	30%
Georgetown, TX	10 mi	22,534	30%

Hospices serving Round Rock

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitalcaring Group	Round Rock, TX	0.8 mi	(512) 368-7275
Hospice Compassus	Round Rock, TX	0.8 mi	(512) 246-7127
Divinity Hospice	Round Rock, TX	0.8 mi	(512) 337-8690
Gilead Hospice LLC	Round Rock, TX	0.8 mi	(512) 215-5238
Profound Hospice Care, LLC	Round Rock, TX	0.8 mi	(734) 604-7160

Nursing homes near Round Rock (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
San Gabriel Rehabilitation And Care Center	Round Rock, TX	0.8 mi	1 of 5	142	(512) 334-8000
Trinity Care Center	Round Rock, TX	1.0 mi	3 of 5	179	(512) 634-3000
Bel Air At Teravista	Round Rock, TX	2.9 mi	3 of 5	112	(512) 310-3700
Hearthstone Nursing And Rehabilitation	Round Rock, TX	3.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(512) 388-7494

Straight-line miles from the center of Round Rock. 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 Round Rock

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 $5,667 monthly median income of Round Rock 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 Round Rock: common questions

Which hospices serve Round Rock?

Medicare lists 65 hospices for Round Rock ZIP codes, including Vitalcaring Group, Hospice Compassus, Divinity Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Round Rock?

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 $5,667 monthly median income of Round Rock 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 Round Rock. 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 Round Rock, TX