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Lackland AFB, Texas

Senior Transportation and Escorted Rides in Lackland AFB, TX

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Local figures

Senior Transportation in Lackland AFB, TX: the local picture

2.4%
of households have no vehicle (6.4% in Bexar County)
5.5 mi
to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (San Antonio)
0
residents 65 or older (0.0% of Lackland AFB)
$11.65
median hourly wage of home care aides in Texas (BLS, May 2025)

About 7 Lackland AFB households, 2.4%, have no vehicle (6.4% in Bexar County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Lackland AFB: Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center in San Antonio (5.5 mi); Westover Hills Baptist Hospital in San Antonio (5.5 mi); Children's Hospital Of San Antonio in San Antonio (6.1 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

Lackland AFB compared with Bexar County and Texas

Census figureLackland AFBBexar CountyTexas
Households with no vehicle2.4%6.4%5.4%
Residents 65 or older0.0%13%13%
Residents 85 or older0.0%1.4%1.4%

Older residents in towns around Lackland AFB

TownDistanceResidents 65+Households with no car
Leon Valley, TX7.5 mi1,99314%
San Antonio, TX7.7 mi198,5977.7%
Balcones Heights, TX8.3 mi33927%
Alamo Heights, TX11 mi1,3152.6%
Castle Hills, TX11 mi7453.2%
Terrell Hills, TX12 mi8780.5%

Hospitals near Lackland AFB

Hospital with an emergency departmentTownDistanceCMS overall ratingPhone
Christus Santa Rosa Medical CenterSan Antonio, TX5.5 mi3 of 5(210) 703-8211
Westover Hills Baptist HospitalSan Antonio, TX5.5 minot rated(726) 266-8100
Children's Hospital Of San AntonioSan Antonio, TX6.1 minot rated(210) 704-3342
Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston)Fort Sam Houston, TX7.9 minot rated(210) 916-4141

Straight-line miles from the center of Lackland AFB. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

  • Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
  • Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
  • Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
  • Trips to church, the senior center and family
Cost

What senior transportation costs in Lackland AFB

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 caregiver who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Transportation in Lackland AFB: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lackland AFB?

Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center in San Antonio, about 5.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Lackland AFB (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (210) 703-8211. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Lackland AFB?

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 Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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