Respite Care in Denton, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Denton, TX: the local picture

19,052

residents 65 or older (12% of Denton)

74%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Denton County)

87

Medicare-certified hospices serve Denton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Denton live with someone: 74% 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 5,772 Denton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (28% in Denton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 87 hospices serving Denton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Denton compared with Denton County and Texas

Census figure	Denton	Denton County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	28%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	21%	25%
Residents 65 or older	12%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	6.7%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	3.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,565	$78,360	—

Older residents in towns around Denton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Krum, TX	5.8 mi	610	31%
Corinth, TX	6.5 mi	3,135	30%
Shady Shores, TX	7.2 mi	553	25%
Argyle, TX	8.0 mi	970	14%
Lantana, TX	8.7 mi	1,082	16%
Copper Canyon, TX	8.7 mi	588	22%

Hospices serving Denton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Klarus Hospice	Denton, TX	1.0 mi	(940) 442-5354
Klarus Hospice Care	Denton, TX	1.0 mi	(940) 442-5344
Trio Hospice	Denton, TX	1.0 mi	(940) 381-2288
Angel Hands Hospice-Denton	Hickory Creek, TX	9.5 mi	(972) 848-3572
Mercy Hospice, Ltd	Flower Mound, TX	13 mi	(972) 459-9992

Nursing homes near Denton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vintage Health Care Center	Denton, TX	1.1 mi	1 of 5	106	(940) 373-4766
Cottonwood Nursing & Rehabilitation	Denton, TX	1.2 mi	1 of 5	60	(940) 387-6656
Denton Village By Purehealth	Denton, TX	1.4 mi	3 of 5	88	(940) 383-2651
University Rehabilitation Center	Denton, TX	3.4 mi	1 of 5	146	(940) 289-3268

Straight-line miles from the center of Denton. 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 Denton

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 $6,047 monthly median income of Denton 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 Denton: common questions

Which hospices serve Denton?

Medicare lists 87 hospices for Denton ZIP codes, including Klarus Hospice, Klarus Hospice Care, Trio Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Denton?

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 $6,047 monthly median income of Denton 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 Denton. 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 Denton

More senior care near Denton

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Other care in Denton

More for Denton 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 Denton, TX