Carrollton, Texas

Respite Care in Carrollton, TX

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Carrollton for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Carrollton, TX: the local picture

18,384
residents 65 or older (14% of Carrollton)
79%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
29%
of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Denton County)
124
Medicare-certified hospices serve Carrollton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Carrollton live with someone: 79% 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 5,237 Carrollton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (28% in Denton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 124 hospices serving Carrollton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Carrollton compared with Denton County and Texas

Census figureCarrolltonDenton CountyTexas
Residents 65+ with a disability29%28%35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone21%21%25%
Residents 65 or older14%12%13%
Residents 85 or older1.1%1.0%1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.2%6.7%12%
Households with no vehicle3.5%3.5%5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$70,543$78,360—

Older residents in towns around Carrollton

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Addison, TX4.2 mi1,88211%
Farmers Branch, TX4.4 mi4,41730%
Coppell, TX5.6 mi5,35127%
Lewisville, TX6.1 mi12,97437%
The Colony, TX6.9 mi5,07726%
Plano, TX9.8 mi42,66824%

Hospices serving Carrollton

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Precise Personalized Care Hospice LLCCarrollton, TX1.4 mi(469) 324-5650
Century Hospice LLCCarrollton, TX1.4 mi(972) 695-6126
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Texas LtdCarrollton, TX1.4 mi(972) 479-0766
Carenow Hospice LLCCarrollton, TX1.4 mi(469) 758-0017
Heart To Heart Hospice Of DecaturCarrollton, TX1.4 mi(469) 568-2210

Nursing homes near Carrollton (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Heritage Gardens Rehabilitation And HealthcareCarrollton, TX1.1 mi1 of 5150(972) 242-0666
The Madison On MarshCarrollton, TX2.8 mi4 of 5125(972) 416-1764
Brookhaven Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterCarrollton, TX2.9 mi1 of 5180(972) 394-7141
Carrollton Health And Rehabilitation CenterCarrollton, TX2.9 mi2 of 5120(972) 245-1573

Straight-line miles from the center of Carrollton. 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 Carrollton

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 $5,879 monthly median income of Carrollton 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Carrollton: common questions

Which hospices serve Carrollton?

Medicare lists 124 hospices for Carrollton ZIP codes, including Precise Personalized Care Hospice LLC, Century Hospice LLC, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Texas Ltd.

How much does respite care cost in Carrollton?

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 $5,879 monthly median income of Carrollton 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 Carrollton. 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.

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.

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