Respite Care in Hurst, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hurst, TX: the local picture

7,040

residents 65 or older (18% of Hurst)

68%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Tarrant County)

71

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hurst ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hurst live with someone: 68% 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 2,452 Hurst residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (32% in Tarrant County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 71 hospices serving Hurst ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hurst compared with Tarrant County and Texas

Census figure	Hurst	Tarrant County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	32%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	18%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.3%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	4.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,839	$63,028	—

Older residents in towns around Hurst

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bedford, TX	2.7 mi	8,450	27%
North Richland Hills, TX	2.8 mi	12,135	30%
Richland Hills, TX	3.2 mi	1,546	26%
Colleyville, TX	4.2 mi	5,196	15%
Watauga, TX	4.8 mi	3,352	34%
Haltom City, TX	5.4 mi	5,652	30%

Hospices serving Hurst

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Three Oaks Hospice	Hurst, TX	1.4 mi	(817) 328-1628
Holy Savior Hospice	Bedford, TX	2.1 mi	(972) 402-9300
Freedom Hospice	North Richland Hills, TX	2.6 mi	(817) 265-0151
Lenity Light Hospice - Fort Worth	Watauga, TX	4.4 mi	(817) 406-1500
Tender Heart Hospice Care	Arlington, TX	6.3 mi	(817) 265-0066

Nursing homes near Hurst (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hurst Plaza Nursing And Rehab	Hurst, TX	1.2 mi	5 of 5	106	(817) 282-6777
Glenview Wellness & Rehabilitation	North Richland Hills, TX	2.1 mi	1 of 5	163	(817) 284-1427
Oakmont Guest Care Center	Hurst, TX	2.1 mi	2 of 5	161	(817) 281-6707
Avir At Emerald Hills	North Richland Hills, TX	2.1 mi	2 of 5	118	(817) 503-4700

Straight-line miles from the center of Hurst. 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 Hurst

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 22% of the $4,653 monthly median income of Hurst 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 Hurst: common questions

Which hospices serve Hurst?

Medicare lists 71 hospices for Hurst ZIP codes, including Three Oaks Hospice, Holy Savior Hospice, Freedom Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Hurst?

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 22% of the $4,653 monthly median income of Hurst 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 Hurst. 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 Hurst

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Other care in Hurst

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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 Hurst, TX