Respite Care in Wimberley, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wimberley, TX: the local picture

820

residents 65 or older (28% of Wimberley)

86%

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

20%

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

38

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wimberley ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wimberley live with someone: 86% 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 152 Wimberley residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (33% in Hays County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 38 hospices serving Wimberley ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wimberley compared with Hays County and Texas

Census figure	Wimberley	Hays County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	23%	25%
Residents 65 or older	28%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	9.0%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	3.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,096	$73,773	—

Older residents in towns around Wimberley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
San Marcos, TX	12 mi	7,637	43%
Kyle, TX	12 mi	4,526	41%
Canyon Lake, TX	13 mi	7,964	36%
Dripping Springs, TX	15 mi	1,200	30%
Belterra, TX	15 mi	657	22%
Buda, TX	16 mi	1,080	30%

Hospices serving Wimberley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
At Home With Blue Bonnet Hospice	Wimberley, TX	3.2 mi	(512) 537-8950
Christus Hospice - Central Texas	San Marcos, TX	12 mi	(512) 754-6159
Gentiva	San Marcos, TX	12 mi	(512) 392-9138
Heart To Heart Hospice Of San Marcos LLC	San Marcos, TX	12 mi	(512) 667-6816
Bridgeway Hospice, LLC.	Buda, TX	16 mi	(512) 565-6182

Nursing homes near Wimberley (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Deer Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation	Wimberley, TX	0.9 mi	1 of 5	122	(512) 847-5540
San Marcos Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	San Marcos, TX	11 mi	2 of 5	129	(512) 353-5026
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation-Kyle	Kyle, TX	12 mi	3 of 5	126	(512) 268-1003
Hays Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	San Marcos, TX	13 mi	3 of 5	116	(512) 396-1888

Straight-line miles from the center of Wimberley. 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 Wimberley

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 16% of the $6,425 monthly median income of Wimberley 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 Wimberley: common questions

Which hospices serve Wimberley?

Medicare lists 38 hospices for Wimberley ZIP codes, including At Home With Blue Bonnet Hospice, Christus Hospice - Central Texas, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Wimberley?

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 16% of the $6,425 monthly median income of Wimberley 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 Wimberley. 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 Wimberley

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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 Wimberley, TX