Respite Care in San Saba, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in San Saba, TX: the local picture

525

residents 65 or older (17% of San Saba)

63%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in San Saba County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve San Saba ZIP codes

Most older adults in San Saba 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 231 San Saba residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (41% in San Saba County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving San Saba ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

San Saba compared with San Saba County and Texas

Census figure	San Saba	San Saba County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	41%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	25%
Residents 65 or older	17%	23%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	7.1%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	2.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,844	$54,464	—

Older residents in towns around San Saba

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Llano, TX	31 mi	927	32%
Lampasas, TX	33 mi	1,485	43%
Brady, TX	37 mi	1,069	46%
Brownwood, TX	39 mi	3,216	55%
Early, TX	40 mi	505	38%
Kingsland, TX	40 mi	2,058	41%

Hospices serving San Saba

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Brownwood, TX	43 mi	(325) 643-5718
Ave Maria Hospice	Fredericksburg, TX	64 mi	(830) 997-1709
New Century Hospice Of Austin	Austin, TX	80 mi	(512) 342-8288
Kinder Hearts Hospice	Abilene, TX	107 mi	(325) 672-6135
Aspen Hospice And Palliative Care	San Antonio, TX	116 mi	(210) 600-5143

Nursing homes near San Saba (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
San Saba Nursing & Rehabilitation	San Saba, TX	1.3 mi	5 of 5	72	(325) 387-8123
Goldthwaite Health & Rehab Center	Goldthwaite, TX	20 mi	2 of 5	94	(325) 648-2258
Avir At Hillview	Goldthwaite, TX	20 mi	5 of 5	52	(325) 648-2247

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

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 38% of the $2,654 monthly median income of San Saba 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 San Saba: common questions

Which hospices serve San Saba?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for San Saba ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Ave Maria Hospice, New Century Hospice Of Austin.

How much does respite care cost in San Saba?

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 38% of the $2,654 monthly median income of San Saba 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 Saba. 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 San Saba, TX