Respite Care in Shavano Park, TX
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Respite Care in Shavano Park, TX: the local picture
Most older adults in Shavano Park live with someone: 85% 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 309 Shavano Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (40% in Bexar County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 81 hospices serving Shavano Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Shavano Park compared with Bexar County and Texas
| Census figure | Shavano Park | Bexar County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 40% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 15% | 27% | 25% |
| Residents 65 or older | 26% | 13% | 13% |
| Residents 85 or older | 6.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.4% | 13% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $119,397 | $56,300 | — |
Older residents in towns around Shavano Park
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Park, TX | 4.4 mi | 596 | 46% |
| Castle Hills, TX | 4.7 mi | 745 | 34% |
| Balcones Heights, TX | 6.5 mi | 339 | 60% |
| Leon Valley, TX | 7.1 mi | 1,993 | 37% |
| Helotes, TX | 7.5 mi | 1,789 | 24% |
| Cross Mountain, TX | 8.0 mi | 452 | 45% |
Hospices serving Shavano Park
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Enterprises, P.C. | San Antonio, TX | 2.2 mi | (210) 265-5422 |
| Harbor Hospice Of Central San Antonio LP | San Antonio, TX | 2.2 mi | (210) 481-0500 |
| Harbor Hospice Of North San Antonio LP | San Antonio, TX | 2.2 mi | (210) 481-0500 |
| Harbor Hospice Of South San Antonio LP | San Antonio, TX | 2.2 mi | (210) 481-0500 |
| A & Z Health Care LLC | San Antonio, TX | 2.2 mi | (726) 610-3523 |
Nursing homes near Shavano Park (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estates At Shavano Park | Shavano Park, TX | 0.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 112 | (210) 761-9261 |
| The Heights On Huebner | San Antonio, TX | 3.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (210) 858-0828 |
| Patriot Heights Health Care Center | San Antonio, TX | 4.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 74 | (210) 696-6005 |
| Sonterra Health Center | San Antonio, TX | 4.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 124 | (210) 545-4800 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Shavano Park. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Shavano Park
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 10% of the $9,950 monthly median income of Shavano Park 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.
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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Respite Care in Shavano Park: common questions
Which hospices serve Shavano Park?
Medicare lists 81 hospices for Shavano Park ZIP codes, including Sacred Heart Enterprises, P.C., Harbor Hospice Of Central San Antonio LP, Harbor Hospice Of North San Antonio LP.
How much does respite care cost in Shavano Park?
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 10% of the $9,950 monthly median income of Shavano Park 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 Shavano Park. 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.
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