Respite Care in Schertz, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Schertz, TX: the local picture

5,992

residents 65 or older (14% of Schertz)

73%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Guadalupe County)

95

Medicare-certified hospices serve Schertz ZIP codes

Most older adults in Schertz 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 1,967 Schertz residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (35% in Guadalupe County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 95 hospices serving Schertz ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Schertz compared with Guadalupe County and Texas

Census figure	Schertz	Guadalupe County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	9.3%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,357	$62,106	—

Older residents in towns around Schertz

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cibolo, TX	2.0 mi	3,694	38%
Universal City, TX	3.5 mi	2,914	32%
Selma, TX	4.2 mi	1,060	23%
Converse, TX	4.8 mi	3,295	39%
Live Oak, TX	5.4 mi	2,233	42%
Garden Ridge, TX	5.6 mi	980	31%

Hospices serving Schertz

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbour Hospice	San Antonio, TX	9.5 mi	(210) 403-9911
All Seasons Hospice Of Texas	San Antonio, TX	9.5 mi	(210) 767-3870
Journeys Hospice Of Texas LLC	San Antonio, TX	10 mi	(833) 467-5468
Prodigious Hospices LLC	San Antonio, TX	10 mi	(210) 946-1367
Amedia Hospice LLC	San Antonio, TX	10 mi	(210) 858-3384

Nursing homes near Schertz (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Silver Tree Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Schertz, TX	0.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(210) 566-9100
Avir At Schertz	Schertz, TX	3.5 mi	2 of 5	96	(210) 658-6338
Advanced Rehabilitation & Healthcare Of Live Oak	Live Oak, TX	4.6 mi	3 of 5	123	(210) 600-3700
Trucare Living Centers - Selma	Selma, TX	4.9 mi	2 of 5	128	(210) 886-8393

Straight-line miles from the center of Schertz. 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 Schertz

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 19% of the $5,446 monthly median income of Schertz 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 Schertz: common questions

Which hospices serve Schertz?

Medicare lists 95 hospices for Schertz ZIP codes, including Harbour Hospice, All Seasons Hospice Of Texas, Journeys Hospice Of Texas LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Schertz?

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 19% of the $5,446 monthly median income of Schertz 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 Schertz. 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 Schertz

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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 Schertz, TX