San Angelo, Texas

Respite Care in San Angelo, TX

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Local figures

Respite Care in San Angelo, TX: the local picture

16,795
residents 65 or older (17% of San Angelo)
69%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
40%
of residents 65+ report a disability
24
Medicare-certified hospices serve San Angelo ZIP codes

Most older adults in San Angelo live with someone: 69% 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 6,449 San Angelo residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving San Angelo ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

San Angelo compared with Texas

Census figureSan AngeloTexas
Residents 65+ with a disability40%35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone31%25%
Residents 65 or older17%13%
Residents 85 or older2.0%1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)10%12%
Households with no vehicle5.5%5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$52,939—

Older residents in towns around San Angelo

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Grape Creek, TX11 mi46230%
Ballinger, TX36 mi89146%
Sonora, TX61 mi47538%
Big Lake, TX62 mi21456%
Coleman, TX66 mi1,01450%
Brady, TX69 mi1,06946%

Hospices serving San Angelo

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Concho Hearts Hospice, LLCSan Angelo, TX2.2 mi(325) 482-0129
GentivaSan Angelo, TX2.2 mi(325) 481-0123
Angels Care HospiceSan Angelo, TX2.3 mi(325) 627-5663
Hospice Of San AngeloSan Angelo, TX2.3 mi(325) 658-6524
Hospice Of BallingerBallinger, TX36 mi(325) 365-2375

Nursing homes near San Angelo (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
St. Juanita Retirement And RehabSan Angelo, TX1.8 minot rated90(325) 222-0830
Avir At Arbor TerraceSan Angelo, TX2.3 mi1 of 5126(325) 653-1266
Cedar Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterSan Angelo, TX2.5 mi4 of 5166(325) 942-0677
Park Plaza Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterSan Angelo, TX2.7 mi3 of 590(325) 944-0561

Straight-line miles from the center of San Angelo. 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 San Angelo

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 $4,412 monthly median income of San Angelo 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in San Angelo: common questions

Which hospices serve San Angelo?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for San Angelo ZIP codes, including Concho Hearts Hospice, LLC, Gentiva, Angels Care Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in San Angelo?

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 $4,412 monthly median income of San Angelo 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 San Angelo. 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.

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.

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