Respite Care in Schulenburg, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Schulenburg, TX: the local picture

663

residents 65 or older (24% of Schulenburg)

51%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Fayette County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Schulenburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Schulenburg live with someone: 51% 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 199 Schulenburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (30% in Fayette County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Schulenburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Schulenburg compared with Fayette County and Texas

Census figure	Schulenburg	Fayette County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	30%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	24%	27%	13%
Residents 85 or older	7.0%	3.4%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.3%	12%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	6.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,000	$58,993	—

Older residents in towns around Schulenburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Weimar, TX	7.9 mi	629	25%
La Grange, TX	16 mi	857	23%
Hallettsville, TX	17 mi	643	35%
Columbus, TX	21 mi	752	51%
Smithville, TX	27 mi	962	26%
Yoakum, TX	30 mi	1,047	29%

Hospices serving Schulenburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Brenham, TX	46 mi	(979) 260-9700
Harbor Hospice Of Victoria LP	Victoria, TX	57 mi	(361) 579-7120
Jol Healthcare	Kyle, TX	60 mi	(512) 786-4198
Crown Hospice LLC	Victoria, TX	61 mi	(361) 575-5900
Hospice Of South Texas Inc	Victoria, TX	61 mi	(361) 572-4300

Nursing homes near Schulenburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Paradigm At The Oak	Schulenburg, TX	0.2 mi	1 of 5	90	(979) 743-4150
Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center	Schulenburg, TX	0.5 mi	3 of 5	146	(979) 249-6537
Parkview Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation	Weimar, TX	8.3 mi	1 of 5	94	(979) 725-8564
Flatonia Healthcare Center	Flatonia, TX	12 mi	1 of 5	70	(361) 865-3571

Straight-line miles from the center of Schulenburg. 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 Schulenburg

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 24% of the $4,167 monthly median income of Schulenburg 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 Schulenburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Schulenburg?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Schulenburg ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice, Harbor Hospice Of Victoria LP, Jol Healthcare.

How much does respite care cost in Schulenburg?

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 24% of the $4,167 monthly median income of Schulenburg 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 Schulenburg. 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 Schulenburg, TX