Respite Care in Arlington, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Arlington, TX: the local picture

47,611

residents 65 or older (12% of Arlington)

78%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Tarrant County)

147

Medicare-certified hospices serve Arlington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Arlington live with someone: 78% 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 15,072 Arlington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (32% in Tarrant County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 147 hospices serving Arlington ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Arlington compared with Tarrant County and Texas

Census figure	Arlington	Tarrant County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	12%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.3%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	4.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,600	$63,028	—

Older residents in towns around Arlington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Grand Prairie, TX	6.1 mi	22,252	34%
Kennedale, TX	6.7 mi	1,201	51%
Forest Hill, TX	8.7 mi	2,023	44%
Mansfield, TX	9.1 mi	8,754	38%
Richland Hills, TX	9.6 mi	1,546	26%
Hurst, TX	9.9 mi	7,040	36%

Hospices serving Arlington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mission Care Hospice LLC	Arlington, TX	1.7 mi	(682) 350-5519
All Compassionate Care Hospice, LLC	Arlington, TX	1.7 mi	(214) 281-3959
Allstar Hospice	Arlington, TX	1.7 mi	(817) 794-0048
Tender Heart Hospice Care	Arlington, TX	3.7 mi	(817) 265-0066
Omega Hospice Care, LLC	Arlington, TX	3.9 mi	(817) 928-5180

Nursing homes near Arlington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Town Hall Estates - Arlington, Inc.	Arlington, TX	0.8 mi	2 of 5	116	(817) 465-2222
Arbrook Plaza	Arlington, TX	1.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(817) 466-3094
Avir At Arlington	Arlington, TX	3.5 mi	1 of 5	114	(817) 460-2002
Viridian Wellness & Rehabilitation	Arlington, TX	3.7 mi	not rated	204	(817) 274-2584

Straight-line miles from the center of Arlington. 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 Arlington

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 19% of the $5,383 monthly median income of Arlington 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 Arlington: common questions

Which hospices serve Arlington?

Medicare lists 147 hospices for Arlington ZIP codes, including Mission Care Hospice LLC, All Compassionate Care Hospice, LLC, Allstar Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Arlington?

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 19% of the $5,383 monthly median income of Arlington 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 Arlington. 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 Arlington

More senior care near Arlington

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Arlington

More for Arlington 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 Arlington, TX