Senior Transportation in Leon Valley, TX

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Leon Valley, TX: the local picture

14%

of households have no vehicle (6.4% in Bexar County)

1.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (San Antonio)

1,993

residents 65 or older (17% of Leon Valley)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Bexar County)

About 645 Leon Valley households, 14%, 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 Leon Valley: Foundation Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio in San Antonio (1.8 mi); University Health System in San Antonio (2.8 mi); Methodist Hospital in San Antonio (2.8 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Leon Valley compared with Bexar County and Texas

Census figure	Leon Valley	Bexar County	Texas
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.4%	5.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	40%	35%
Residents 65 or older	17%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	12%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.4%	1.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,632	$56,300	—

Older residents in towns around Leon Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Balcones Heights, TX	3.9 mi	339	27%
San Antonio, TX	5.8 mi	198,597	7.7%
Castle Hills, TX	6.1 mi	745	3.2%
Helotes, TX	7.0 mi	1,789	2.0%
Shavano Park, TX	7.1 mi	965	0.0%
Lackland AFB, TX	7.5 mi	0	2.4%

Hospitals near Leon Valley

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Foundation Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	1.8 mi	not rated	(210) 478-5400
University Health System	San Antonio, TX	2.8 mi	3 of 5	(210) 358-2000
Methodist Hospital	San Antonio, TX	2.8 mi	4 of 5	(210) 575-4000
San Antonio Va Medical Center (Va South Texas Healthcare System)	San Antonio, TX	2.8 mi	5 of 5	(210) 617-5300

Straight-line miles from the center of Leon Valley. 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 Leon Valley

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 23% of the $4,386 monthly median income of Leon Valley 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 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 Leon Valley: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Leon Valley?

Foundation Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio in San Antonio, about 1.8 mi in a straight line from the center of Leon Valley (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (210) 478-5400. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Leon Valley?

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 23% of the $4,386 monthly median income of Leon Valley 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 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; 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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