Respite Care in Farmersville, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Farmersville, TX: the local picture

610

residents 65 or older (15% of Farmersville)

39%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Collin County)

35

Medicare-certified hospices serve Farmersville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Farmersville live with someone: 39% 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 174 Farmersville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (26% in Collin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 35 hospices serving Farmersville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Farmersville compared with Collin County and Texas

Census figure	Farmersville	Collin County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	26%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	61%	21%	25%
Residents 65 or older	15%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	28%	7.1%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$18,557	$79,147	—

Older residents in towns around Farmersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Josephine, TX	7.2 mi	701	49%
Princeton, TX	8.8 mi	1,759	34%
Caddo Mills, TX	9.8 mi	452	31%
Lavon, TX	10 mi	501	17%
Royse City, TX	13 mi	1,817	24%
Wylie, TX	13 mi	5,763	31%

Hospices serving Farmersville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Healing Touch Hospice, LLC	Greenville, TX	13 mi	(903) 458-9003
Elara Caring	Greenville, TX	13 mi	(903) 537-3400
Family First Hospice	Greenville, TX	16 mi	(903) 454-3346
Lovewell Hospice	Allen, TX	19 mi	(469) 496-5699
Three Oaks Hospice	Richardson, TX	22 mi	(214) 628-9090

Nursing homes near Farmersville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Farmersville Health And Rehabilitation	Farmersville, TX	0.3 mi	4 of 5	74	(972) 784-6191
Lexington Medical Lodge	Farmersville, TX	1.2 mi	3 of 5	128	(972) 784-7770
Princeton Medical Lodge	Princeton, TX	9.5 mi	3 of 5	138	(972) 734-2100
Royse City Medical Lodge	Royse City, TX	13 mi	3 of 5	124	(972) 636-9100

Straight-line miles from the center of Farmersville. 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 Farmersville

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 65% of the $1,546 monthly median income of Farmersville 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 Farmersville: common questions

Which hospices serve Farmersville?

Medicare lists 35 hospices for Farmersville ZIP codes, including Healing Touch Hospice, LLC, Elara Caring, Family First Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Farmersville?

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 65% of the $1,546 monthly median income of Farmersville 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 Farmersville. 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 Farmersville, TX