Respite Care in Ferris, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ferris, TX: the local picture

284

residents 65 or older (8.8% of Ferris)

83%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ellis County)

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ferris ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ferris live with someone: 83% 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 109 Ferris residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (33% in Ellis County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Ferris ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ferris compared with Ellis County and Texas

Census figure	Ferris	Ellis County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	20%	25%
Residents 65 or older	8.8%	13%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	7.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	3.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,348	$65,332	—

Older residents in towns around Ferris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wilmer, TX	4.3 mi	545	45%
Red Oak, TX	6.6 mi	1,752	31%
Lancaster, TX	7.0 mi	4,958	33%
Hutchins, TX	7.6 mi	457	37%
Palmer, TX	7.7 mi	230	37%
Combine, TX	9.9 mi	476	30%

Hospices serving Ferris

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Dallas, LLC	Dallas, TX	13 mi	(214) 944-1453
Traditions Health	Waxahachie, TX	14 mi	(972) 878-2273
Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas	Waxahachie, TX	14 mi	(972) 923-2436
Peaceful Hope Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Dallas, TX	16 mi	(214) 866-9270
Ultimate Plus Hospice LLC	Mesquite, TX	19 mi	(214) 427-8227

Nursing homes near Ferris (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Lancaster	Lancaster, TX	7.1 mi	1 of 5	110	(972) 227-5110
Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation	Lancaster, TX	7.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(972) 227-6066
Red Oak Health And Rehabilitation Center	Red Oak, TX	8.5 mi	3 of 5	144	(469) 552-0500
Millbrook Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Lancaster, TX	8.5 mi	1 of 5	124	(972) 275-1900

Straight-line miles from the center of Ferris. 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 Ferris

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 31% of the $3,279 monthly median income of Ferris 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 Ferris: common questions

Which hospices serve Ferris?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Ferris ZIP codes, including Heart To Heart Hospice Of Dallas, LLC, Traditions Health, Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas.

How much does respite care cost in Ferris?

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 31% of the $3,279 monthly median income of Ferris 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 Ferris. 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 Ferris

More senior care near Ferris

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Other care in Ferris

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Ferris, TX