Respite Care in Bedford, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bedford, TX: the local picture

8,450

residents 65 or older (17% of Bedford)

70%

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

27%

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

73

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bedford ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bedford live with someone: 70% 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 2,191 Bedford residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (32% in Tarrant County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 73 hospices serving Bedford ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bedford compared with Tarrant County and Texas

Census figure	Bedford	Tarrant County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	32%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	17%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	9.3%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	4.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,546	$63,028	—

Older residents in towns around Bedford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hurst, TX	2.7 mi	7,040	36%
Colleyville, TX	3.3 mi	5,196	15%
Euless, TX	3.3 mi	6,753	32%
North Richland Hills, TX	5.0 mi	12,135	30%
Richland Hills, TX	5.9 mi	1,546	26%
Watauga, TX	7.0 mi	3,352	34%

Hospices serving Bedford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holy Savior Hospice	Bedford, TX	1.3 mi	(972) 402-9300
Three Oaks Hospice	Hurst, TX	2.4 mi	(817) 328-1628
Professional Hospice	Euless, TX	2.6 mi	(817) 268-1946
Bespoke Hospice Care, LLC.	North Richland Hills, TX	5.2 mi	(817) 507-6751
Freedom Hospice	North Richland Hills, TX	5.2 mi	(817) 265-0151

Nursing homes near Bedford (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
La Dora Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Bedford, TX	0.1 mi	5 of 5	62	(817) 283-4771
Bedford Wellness & Rehabilitation	Bedford, TX	0.6 mi	3 of 5	166	(817) 571-6804
Parkwood Village	Bedford, TX	1.1 mi	4 of 5	107	(817) 354-6556
Forum Parkway Health & Rehabilitation	Bedford, TX	1.3 mi	3 of 5	139	(817) 799-4600

Straight-line miles from the center of Bedford. 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 Bedford

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 18% of the $5,629 monthly median income of Bedford 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 Bedford: common questions

Which hospices serve Bedford?

Medicare lists 73 hospices for Bedford ZIP codes, including Holy Savior Hospice, Three Oaks Hospice, Professional Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Bedford?

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 18% of the $5,629 monthly median income of Bedford 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 Bedford. 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 Bedford

More senior care near Bedford

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Bedford

More for Bedford 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 Bedford, TX