Respite Care in Wells Branch, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wells Branch, TX: the local picture

1,451

residents 65 or older (11% of Wells Branch)

56%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Travis County)

30

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wells Branch ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wells Branch live with someone: 56% 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 519 Wells Branch residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (28% in Travis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 30 hospices serving Wells Branch ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wells Branch compared with Travis County and Texas

Census figure	Wells Branch	Travis County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	28%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	11%	11%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	9.7%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	5.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,658	$77,381	—

Older residents in towns around Wells Branch

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pflugerville, TX	4.6 mi	5,995	32%
Round Rock, TX	5.8 mi	14,300	32%
Brushy Creek, TX	6.0 mi	2,133	26%
Cedar Park, TX	9.5 mi	8,846	30%
Manor, TX	9.5 mi	597	21%
Hutto, TX	11 mi	2,376	38%

Hospices serving Wells Branch

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
New Century Hospice Of Austin	Austin, TX	2.7 mi	(512) 342-8288
Magnolia Hospice	Pflugerville, TX	3.0 mi	(512) 610-9503
Hospice Compassus	Round Rock, TX	5.0 mi	(512) 246-7127
Vitalcaring Group	Round Rock, TX	5.0 mi	(512) 368-7275
Suncrest Hospice	Austin, TX	5.1 mi	(512) 543-1381

Nursing homes near Wells Branch (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Park Bend	Austin, TX	2.8 mi	2 of 5	124	(512) 836-9777
Five Points Of Pflugerville	Pflugerville, TX	2.9 mi	1 of 5	111	(512) 670-5800
Pflugerville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Pflugerville, TX	3.0 mi	5 of 5	120	(512) 251-3915
Gracy Woods Ii Living Center	Austin, TX	3.1 mi	5 of 5	110	(512) 730-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Wells Branch. 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 Wells Branch

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 20% of the $5,055 monthly median income of Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch: common questions

Which hospices serve Wells Branch?

Medicare lists 30 hospices for Wells Branch ZIP codes, including New Century Hospice Of Austin, Magnolia Hospice, Hospice Compassus.

How much does respite care cost in Wells Branch?

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 20% of the $5,055 monthly median income of Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch. 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 Wells Branch, TX