Respite Care in Garland, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Garland, TX: the local picture

31,085

residents 65 or older (13% of Garland)

81%

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

31%

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

160

Medicare-certified hospices serve Garland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Garland live with someone: 81% 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 9,377 Garland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (34% in Dallas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 160 hospices serving Garland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Garland compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Garland	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	13%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,900	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Garland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Rowlett, TX	4.8 mi	9,021	30%
Sachse, TX	5.0 mi	3,595	35%
Richardson, TX	6.2 mi	15,397	30%
Murphy, TX	7.5 mi	2,384	21%
Sunnyvale, TX	8.7 mi	1,550	34%
Wylie, TX	10 mi	5,763	31%

Hospices serving Garland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vbm Hospice Inc	Garland, TX	0.9 mi	(217) 774-2916
Mesquite Hospice Inc	Garland, TX	2.2 mi	(214) 473-4790
Mission Hearts Hospice	Garland, TX	2.2 mi	(214) 909-2338
Icon Hospice	Garland, TX	2.2 mi	(214) 553-5675
Hope Health Care	Garland, TX	2.8 mi	(972) 366-5030

Nursing homes near Garland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Beltline Healthcare Center	Garland, TX	1.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(972) 495-7700
Avir At Garland	Garland, TX	2.0 mi	1 of 5	109	(972) 276-9571
Pleasant Valley Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cent	Garland, TX	2.2 mi	2 of 5	124	(972) 496-8800
Advanced Health & Rehab Center Of Garland	Garland, TX	2.5 mi	1 of 5	139	(972) 278-3566

Straight-line miles from the center of Garland. 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 Garland

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 20% of the $5,158 monthly median income of Garland 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 Garland: common questions

Which hospices serve Garland?

Medicare lists 160 hospices for Garland ZIP codes, including Vbm Hospice Inc, Mesquite Hospice Inc, Mission Hearts Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Garland?

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 20% of the $5,158 monthly median income of Garland 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 Garland. 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 Garland

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Other care in Garland

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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 Garland, TX