Respite Care in Duncanville, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Duncanville, TX: the local picture

6,567

residents 65 or older (17% of Duncanville)

74%

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

33%

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

74

Medicare-certified hospices serve Duncanville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Duncanville 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 2,110 Duncanville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (34% in Dallas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 74 hospices serving Duncanville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Duncanville compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Duncanville	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	17%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,313	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Duncanville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
DeSoto, TX	4.4 mi	8,911	39%
Cedar Hill, TX	5.0 mi	5,552	29%
Cockrell Hill, TX	6.5 mi	433	21%
Grand Prairie, TX	6.8 mi	22,252	34%
Glenn Heights, TX	7.4 mi	1,324	27%
Ovilla, TX	7.4 mi	866	30%

Hospices serving Duncanville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kdb Hospice LLC	Duncanville, TX	0.9 mi	(214) 919-5797
Utopia Hospice	Dallas, TX	2.4 mi	(972) 703-9303
Harbor Hospice Of Dallas, L.P.	Desoto, TX	4.0 mi	(469) 329-3321
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Dallas, LLC	Dallas, TX	4.6 mi	(214) 944-1453
Peaceful Hope Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Dallas, TX	9.3 mi	(214) 866-9270

Nursing homes near Duncanville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Laurenwood Nursing And Rehabilitation	Duncanville, TX	1.1 mi	4 of 5	103	(972) 298-3398
Duncanville Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Duncanville, TX	1.4 mi	1 of 5	124	(972) 708-8800
Williamsburg Village Healthcare Campus	Desoto, TX	2.0 mi	2 of 5	242	(972) 572-6200
The Lennwood Nursing And Rehabilitation	Dallas, TX	2.2 mi	1 of 5	124	(972) 709-1112

Straight-line miles from the center of Duncanville. 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 Duncanville

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 18% of the $5,526 monthly median income of Duncanville 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 Duncanville: common questions

Which hospices serve Duncanville?

Medicare lists 74 hospices for Duncanville ZIP codes, including Kdb Hospice LLC, Utopia Hospice, Harbor Hospice Of Dallas, L.P..

How much does respite care cost in Duncanville?

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 18% of the $5,526 monthly median income of Duncanville 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 Duncanville. 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 Duncanville, TX