Respite Care in Argyle, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Argyle, TX: the local picture

970

residents 65 or older (18% of Argyle)

83%

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

14%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Denton County)

53

Medicare-certified hospices serve Argyle ZIP codes

Most older adults in Argyle live with someone: 83% 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 133 Argyle residents aged 65 or older report a disability (14%) (28% in Denton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 53 hospices serving Argyle ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Argyle compared with Denton County and Texas

Census figure	Argyle	Denton County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	28%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	21%	25%
Residents 65 or older	18%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.7%	6.7%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	3.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$103,491	$78,360	—

Older residents in towns around Argyle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lantana, TX	3.5 mi	1,082	16%
Copper Canyon, TX	4.7 mi	588	22%
Double Oak, TX	5.0 mi	696	27%
Northlake, TX	5.1 mi	520	29%
Flower Mound, TX	6.0 mi	9,945	22%
Corinth, TX	6.7 mi	3,135	30%

Hospices serving Argyle

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arcy Hospice	Flower Mound, TX	7.6 mi	(469) 293-1515
Mercy Hospice, Ltd	Flower Mound, TX	7.6 mi	(972) 459-9992
Trio Hospice	Denton, TX	8.9 mi	(940) 381-2288
Angel Hands Hospice-Denton	Hickory Creek, TX	9.0 mi	(972) 848-3572
Aspen Hospice Care Inc	Lewisville, TX	11 mi	(972) 316-2035

Nursing homes near Argyle (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lake Forest Village By Purehealth	Denton, TX	5.0 mi	4 of 5	60	(940) 891-0856
Denton Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Denton, TX	5.8 mi	5 of 5	94	(940) 387-8508
Rambling Oaks Courtyard Extensive Care Community	Highland Village, TX	6.4 mi	3 of 5	70	(972) 317-1174
Longmeadow Healthcare Center	Justin, TX	6.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(940) 648-2731

Straight-line miles from the center of Argyle. 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 Argyle

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 12% of the $8,624 monthly median income of Argyle 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 Argyle: common questions

Which hospices serve Argyle?

Medicare lists 53 hospices for Argyle ZIP codes, including Arcy Hospice, Mercy Hospice, Ltd, Trio Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Argyle?

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 12% of the $8,624 monthly median income of Argyle 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 Argyle. 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 Argyle

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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 Argyle, TX