Respite Care in Sonterra, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sonterra, TX: the local picture

831

residents 65 or older (7.9% of Sonterra)

70%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Williamson County)

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sonterra ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sonterra live with someone: 70% 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 377 Sonterra residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (29% in Williamson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Sonterra compared with Williamson County and Texas

Census figure	Sonterra	Williamson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	29%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	23%	25%
Residents 65 or older	7.9%	13%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.0%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	3.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,536	$75,134	—

Older residents in towns around Sonterra

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jarrell, TX	1.1 mi	352	23%
Georgetown, TX	11 mi	22,534	30%
Santa Rita Ranch, TX	17 mi	277	31%
Harker Heights, TX	17 mi	3,464	40%
Belton, TX	18 mi	3,379	36%
Nolanville, TX	18 mi	682	45%

Hospices serving Sonterra

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Altus Hospice	Georgetown, TX	13 mi	(512) 960-3843
Tranquility Hospice Care Inc	Georgetown, TX	15 mi	(512) 688-5607
Gentiva	Georgetown, TX	15 mi	(512) 868-0505
Gilead Hospice LLC	Round Rock, TX	21 mi	(512) 215-5238
Hospice Compassus	Round Rock, TX	21 mi	(512) 246-7127

Nursing homes near Sonterra (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Will-O-Bell	Bartlett, TX	10 mi	4 of 5	90	(254) 527-3371
Park Place Care Center	Georgetown, TX	10 mi	1 of 5	116	(512) 868-6200
Georgetown Nursing And Transitional Care	Georgetown, TX	11 mi	4 of 5	142	(512) 868-2700
Bel Air At Teravista	Round Rock, TX	17 mi	3 of 5	112	(512) 310-3700

Straight-line miles from the center of Sonterra. 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 Sonterra

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 17% of the $5,795 monthly median income of Sonterra 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 Sonterra: common questions

Which hospices serve Sonterra?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Sonterra ZIP codes, including Altus Hospice, Tranquility Hospice Care Inc, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Sonterra?

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 17% of the $5,795 monthly median income of Sonterra 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 Sonterra. 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 Sonterra

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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 Sonterra, TX