Respite Care in Uhland, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Uhland, TX: the local picture

150

residents 65 or older (6.0% of Uhland)

88%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Hays County)

48

Medicare-certified hospices serve Uhland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Uhland live with someone: 88% 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 72 Uhland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (33% in Hays County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 48 hospices serving Uhland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Uhland compared with Hays County and Texas

Census figure	Uhland	Hays County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	23%	25%
Residents 65 or older	6.0%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	9.0%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	3.9%	5.4%

Older residents in towns around Uhland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kyle, TX	6.0 mi	4,526	41%
Lockhart, TX	8.8 mi	2,580	47%
Buda, TX	8.8 mi	1,080	30%
San Marcos, TX	11 mi	7,637	43%
Redwood, TX	13 mi	342	18%
Shady Hollow, TX	14 mi	1,089	33%

Hospices serving Uhland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jol Healthcare	Kyle, TX	3.4 mi	(512) 786-4198
Bridgeway Hospice, LLC.	Buda, TX	9.5 mi	(512) 565-6182
Halcyon Home	San Marcos, TX	11 mi	(512) 815-9009
Christus Hospice - Central Texas	San Marcos, TX	11 mi	(512) 754-6159
Gentiva	San Marcos, TX	11 mi	(512) 392-9138

Nursing homes near Uhland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation-Kyle	Kyle, TX	7.1 mi	3 of 5	126	(512) 268-1003
Chisolm Trail Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Lockhart, TX	8.4 mi	2 of 5	96	(512) 398-5213
Parkview Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Lockhart, TX	9.8 mi	2 of 5	108	(512) 398-2362
San Marcos Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	San Marcos, TX	11 mi	2 of 5	129	(512) 353-5026

Straight-line miles from the center of Uhland. 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 Uhland

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. 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 Uhland: common questions

Which hospices serve Uhland?

Medicare lists 48 hospices for Uhland ZIP codes, including Jol Healthcare, Bridgeway Hospice, LLC., Halcyon Home.

How much does respite care cost in Uhland?

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. 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 Uhland. 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 Uhland

More senior care near Uhland

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Uhland

More for Uhland families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Uhland, TX