Respite Care in Addison, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Addison, TX: the local picture

1,882

residents 65 or older (11% of Addison)

60%

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

11%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Dallas County)

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve Addison ZIP codes

Most older adults in Addison live with someone: 60% 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 213 Addison residents aged 65 or older report a disability (11%) (34% in Dallas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving Addison ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Addison compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Addison	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	11%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,632	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Addison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Farmers Branch, TX	3.6 mi	4,417	30%
Carrollton, TX	4.2 mi	18,384	29%
Richardson, TX	7.3 mi	15,397	30%
Plano, TX	7.8 mi	42,668	24%
University Park, TX	8.3 mi	2,156	16%
Coppell, TX	9.1 mi	5,351	27%

Hospices serving Addison

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elysian Hospice LLC	Addison, TX	0.4 mi	(972) 224-1876
Silverado Hospice Dallas/Fort Worth	Addison, TX	0.4 mi	(972) 409-9884
Bristol Hospice - Dallas	Addison, TX	0.4 mi	(214) 221-9216
Red Maple Hospice	Addison, TX	0.4 mi	(469) 902-4402
Amedisys Hospice	Dallas, TX	2.2 mi	(972) 547-3600

Nursing homes near Addison (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Madison On Marsh	Carrollton, TX	1.4 mi	4 of 5	125	(972) 416-1764
Signature Pointe	Dallas, TX	2.0 mi	2 of 5	195	(972) 726-7575
Treemont Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Dallas, TX	3.1 mi	2 of 5	130	(972) 661-1862
Carrollton Health And Rehabilitation Center	Carrollton, TX	3.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(972) 245-1573

Straight-line miles from the center of Addison. 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 Addison

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 $4,969 monthly median income of Addison 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 Addison: common questions

Which hospices serve Addison?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for Addison ZIP codes, including Elysian Hospice LLC, Silverado Hospice Dallas/Fort Worth, Bristol Hospice - Dallas.

How much does respite care cost in Addison?

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 $4,969 monthly median income of Addison 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 Addison. 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 Addison, TX