Respite Care in Dallas, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dallas, TX: the local picture

154,291

residents 65 or older (12% of Dallas)

69%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Dallas County)

223

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dallas ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dallas live with someone: 69% 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 52,946 Dallas residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (34% in Dallas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 223 hospices serving Dallas ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dallas compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Dallas	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	12%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,033	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Dallas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Highland Park, TX	3.3 mi	1,731	17%
University Park, TX	4.2 mi	2,156	16%
Cockrell Hill, TX	8.1 mi	433	21%
Balch Springs, TX	10 mi	2,381	48%
Mesquite, TX	11 mi	16,867	34%
Hutchins, TX	11 mi	457	37%

Hospices serving Dallas

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbor Hospice Of East Dallas - Fort Worth, LP	Dallas, TX	0.2 mi	(469) 329-3321
Thousand Oaks Hospice Care Inc	Dallas, TX	0.3 mi	(800) 978-0402
Cc Young Home Health And Hospice	Dallas, TX	2.4 mi	(214) 841-2825
Provista Hospice	Dallas, TX	2.6 mi	(214) 965-0431
Merit Hospice LLC	Dallas, TX	2.6 mi	(214) 368-1154

Nursing homes near Dallas (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Simpson Place	Dallas, TX	0.6 mi	2 of 5	50	(214) 231-0864
Avir At Dallas	Dallas, TX	0.8 mi	1 of 5	136	(214) 821-0050
Ventana By Buckner	Dallas, TX	1.6 mi	5 of 5	72	(214) 758-8031
Fair Park Health & Rehabilitation Center	Dallas, TX	1.7 mi	1 of 5	114	(214) 421-2159

Straight-line miles from the center of Dallas. 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 Dallas

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 22% of the $4,503 monthly median income of Dallas 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 Dallas: common questions

Which hospices serve Dallas?

Medicare lists 223 hospices for Dallas ZIP codes, including Harbor Hospice Of East Dallas - Fort Worth, LP, Thousand Oaks Hospice Care Inc, Cc Young Home Health And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Dallas?

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 22% of the $4,503 monthly median income of Dallas 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 Dallas. 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 Dallas

More senior care near Dallas

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Dallas

More for Dallas 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 Dallas, TX