Respite Care in Allen, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Allen, TX: the local picture

12,518

residents 65 or older (11% of Allen)

77%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Collin County)

106

Medicare-certified hospices serve Allen ZIP codes

Most older adults in Allen live with someone: 77% 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 2,930 Allen residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (26% in Collin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 106 hospices serving Allen ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Allen compared with Collin County and Texas

Census figure	Allen	Collin County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	26%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	21%	25%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	7.1%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,102	$79,147	—

Older residents in towns around Allen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fairview, TX	4.1 mi	3,243	31%
Parker, TX	4.4 mi	1,183	9.7%
Lucas, TX	5.3 mi	857	22%
Plano, TX	6.0 mi	42,668	24%
McKinney, TX	6.3 mi	21,644	28%
Murphy, TX	7.5 mi	2,384	21%

Hospices serving Allen

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sparrow Hospice	Allen, TX	0.7 mi	(972) 316-7441
Lovewell Hospice	Allen, TX	0.7 mi	(469) 496-5699
By Grace Hospice LLC	Frisco, TX	5.0 mi	(469) 432-1997
Kindful Health	Plano, TX	5.3 mi	(866) 733-4550
Cadre Hospice - Texas LLC	Plano, TX	5.7 mi	(469) 680-5735

Nursing homes near Allen (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Belmont At Twin Creeks	Allen, TX	0.4 mi	4 of 5	112	(972) 390-8088
Victoria Gardens Of Allen	Allen, TX	1.2 mi	4 of 5	120	(972) 727-5850
Mckinney Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Mckinney, TX	4.4 mi	4 of 5	125	(972) 542-2695
The Park In Plano	Plano, TX	5.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(972) 422-2214

Straight-line miles from the center of Allen. 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 Allen

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 Allen 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 Allen: common questions

Which hospices serve Allen?

Medicare lists 106 hospices for Allen ZIP codes, including Sparrow Hospice, Lovewell Hospice, By Grace Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Allen?

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 Allen 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 Allen. 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 Allen

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Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Allen

More for Allen families

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 Allen, TX