Respite Care in Benbrook, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Benbrook, TX: the local picture

4,459

residents 65 or older (18% of Benbrook)

71%

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

33%

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

98

Medicare-certified hospices serve Benbrook ZIP codes

Most older adults in Benbrook live with someone: 71% 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 1,452 Benbrook residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (32% in Tarrant County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 98 hospices serving Benbrook ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Benbrook compared with Tarrant County and Texas

Census figure	Benbrook	Tarrant County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	32%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	18%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.8%	9.3%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	4.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,723	$63,028	—

Older residents in towns around Benbrook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
White Settlement, TX	5.3 mi	2,600	28%
Westworth Village, TX	6.2 mi	443	28%
Edgecliff Village, TX	7.3 mi	768	30%
River Oaks, TX	7.8 mi	1,040	26%
Aledo, TX	8.5 mi	567	23%
Crowley, TX	9.3 mi	2,435	25%

Hospices serving Benbrook

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Care Plus Palliative And Hospice Care LLC	Fort Worth, TX	3.2 mi	(817) 782-9557
Amedisys Hospice	Fort Worth, TX	3.2 mi	(817) 570-7190
Enhabit Hospice	Fort Worth, TX	3.2 mi	(817) 263-8808
Journey Hospice Care LLC -	Fort Worth, TX	3.2 mi	(682) 553-1163
Harbor Hospice Of West Dallas-Fort Worth, LP	Benbrook, TX	3.4 mi	(817) 237-2255

Nursing homes near Benbrook (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Benbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Benbrook, TX	0.1 mi	1 of 5	115	(817) 249-0020
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Fort Worth	Fort Worth, TX	2.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(817) 346-8080
Cityview Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Fort Worth, TX	2.7 mi	2 of 5	210	(817) 346-3030
Mira Vista Court	Fort Worth, TX	2.8 mi	3 of 5	142	(817) 361-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Benbrook. 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 Benbrook

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 17% of the $5,894 monthly median income of Benbrook 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 Benbrook: common questions

Which hospices serve Benbrook?

Medicare lists 98 hospices for Benbrook ZIP codes, including Care Plus Palliative And Hospice Care LLC, Amedisys Hospice, Enhabit Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Benbrook?

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 17% of the $5,894 monthly median income of Benbrook 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 Benbrook. 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 Benbrook

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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 Benbrook, TX