Respite Care in DeCordova, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in DeCordova, TX: the local picture

1,172

residents 65 or older (37% of DeCordova)

62%

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

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Hood County)

47

Medicare-certified hospices serve DeCordova ZIP codes

Most older adults in DeCordova live with someone: 62% 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 296 DeCordova residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (29% in Hood County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 47 hospices serving DeCordova ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

DeCordova compared with Hood County and Texas

Census figure	DeCordova	Hood County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	29%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	23%	25%
Residents 65 or older	37%	26%	13%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	7.9%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	2.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,389	$65,009	—

Older residents in towns around DeCordova

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Granbury, TX	4.8 mi	3,632	34%
Pecan Plantation, TX	5.1 mi	3,263	26%
Oak Trail Shores, TX	9.2 mi	425	38%
Godley, TX	9.6 mi	231	32%
Glen Rose, TX	13 mi	622	23%
Cleburne, TX	17 mi	5,011	45%

Hospices serving DeCordova

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart To Heart Hospice Of The Brazos, LLC	Cleburne, TX	17 mi	(682) 317-1810
Wings Over Texas Hospice	Cleburne, TX	17 mi	(817) 774-9154
Alpha Omega Hospice	Weatherford, TX	23 mi	(817) 238-0770
Beyondfaith Hospice, LLC	Weatherford, TX	23 mi	(817) 770-0207
Gateway Hospice Providers, LLC	Burleson, TX	24 mi	(682) 499-6669

Nursing homes near DeCordova (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harbor Lakes Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Granbury, TX	4.3 mi	5 of 5	142	(817) 408-3800
Avir At Granbury	Granbury, TX	5.4 mi	1 of 5	90	(817) 573-3773
Granbury Care Center	Granbury, TX	6.2 mi	1 of 5	174	(817) 573-3726
Granbury Rehab & Nursing	Granbury, TX	7.1 mi	2 of 5	95	(817) 279-7600

Straight-line miles from the center of DeCordova. 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 DeCordova

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 21% of the $4,699 monthly median income of DeCordova 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 DeCordova: common questions

Which hospices serve DeCordova?

Medicare lists 47 hospices for DeCordova ZIP codes, including Heart To Heart Hospice Of The Brazos, LLC, Wings Over Texas Hospice, Alpha Omega Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in DeCordova?

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 21% of the $4,699 monthly median income of DeCordova 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 DeCordova. 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.

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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 DeCordova, TX