Respite Care in Weimar, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Weimar, TX: the local picture

629

residents 65 or older (21% of Weimar)

46%

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Colorado County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Weimar ZIP codes

Most older adults in Weimar live with someone: 46% 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 147 Weimar residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (37% in Colorado County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Weimar ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Weimar compared with Colorado County and Texas

Census figure	Weimar	Colorado County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	37%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	54%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	21%	23%	13%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	3.7%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	11%	4.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,460	$52,516	—

Older residents in towns around Weimar

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Schulenburg, TX	7.9 mi	663	39%
Columbus, TX	13 mi	752	51%
La Grange, TX	16 mi	857	23%
Hallettsville, TX	20 mi	643	35%
Eagle Lake, TX	28 mi	512	32%
Smithville, TX	31 mi	962	26%

Hospices serving Weimar

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Brenham, TX	40 mi	(979) 260-9700
United Palliative & Hospice Care, Inc.	Richmond, TX	59 mi	(281) 208-7803
Acara Hospice	College Station, TX	63 mi	(979) 661-7272
Hospice Of South Texas Inc	Victoria, TX	63 mi	(361) 572-4300
Jol Healthcare	Kyle, TX	67 mi	(512) 786-4198

Nursing homes near Weimar (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parkview Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation	Weimar, TX	0.4 mi	1 of 5	94	(979) 725-8564
Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center	Schulenburg, TX	7.4 mi	3 of 5	146	(979) 249-6537
Paradigm At The Oak	Schulenburg, TX	8.1 mi	1 of 5	90	(979) 743-4150
Trucare Living Centers-Columbus	Columbus, TX	13 mi	5 of 5	104	(979) 733-0500

Straight-line miles from the center of Weimar. 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 Weimar

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 44% of the $2,288 monthly median income of Weimar 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 Weimar: common questions

Which hospices serve Weimar?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Weimar ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice, United Palliative & Hospice Care, Inc., Acara Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Weimar?

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 44% of the $2,288 monthly median income of Weimar 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 Weimar. 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 Weimar

More senior care near Weimar

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Weimar

More for Weimar families

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 Weimar, TX