Respite Care in Heartland, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Heartland, TX: the local picture

372

residents 65 or older (3.5% of Heartland)

100%

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

74%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Kaufman County)

90

Medicare-certified hospices serve Heartland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Heartland live with someone: 100% 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 275 Heartland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (74%) (35% in Kaufman County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 90 hospices serving Heartland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Heartland compared with Kaufman County and Texas

Census figure	Heartland	Kaufman County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	74%	35%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	17%	25%
Residents 65 or older	3.5%	11%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	0.8%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.5%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	3.1%	5.4%

Older residents in towns around Heartland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Crandall, TX	2.9 mi	621	34%
Talty, TX	3.5 mi	349	29%
Forney, TX	4.9 mi	2,553	34%
Seagoville, TX	5.4 mi	1,727	48%
Combine, TX	6.7 mi	476	30%
Travis Ranch, TX	9.0 mi	525	29%

Hospices serving Heartland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Acce Hospice Care Agency	Forney, TX	5.3 mi	(972) 357-7342
Hospice Professionals Inc	Sunnyvale, TX	11 mi	(972) 853-7704
Shalem Hospice Care LLC	Sunnyvale, TX	11 mi	(214) 564-8296
Angel Hospice Corp	Mesquite, TX	11 mi	(214) 432-2636
Alinea Family Hospice Care LLC	Terrell, TX	11 mi	(972) 563-1560

Nursing homes near Heartland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ridgecrest Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Forney, TX	5.6 mi	3 of 5	116	(972) 552-2420
The Manor At Seagoville	Seagoville, TX	6.9 mi	3 of 5	90	(972) 287-2491
Windsor Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Terrell, TX	9.6 mi	2 of 5	108	(972) 551-0122
Cheyenne Medical Lodge	Mesquite, TX	9.7 mi	4 of 5	139	(972) 788-8900

Straight-line miles from the center of Heartland. 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 Heartland

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. 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 Heartland: common questions

Which hospices serve Heartland?

Medicare lists 90 hospices for Heartland ZIP codes, including Acce Hospice Care Agency, Hospice Professionals Inc, Shalem Hospice Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Heartland?

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. 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 Heartland. 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 Heartland

More senior care near Heartland

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Heartland

More for Heartland families

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 Heartland, TX