Respite Care in Irving, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Irving, TX: the local picture

22,190

residents 65 or older (8.7% of Irving)

77%

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

30%

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

130

Medicare-certified hospices serve Irving ZIP codes

Most older adults in Irving live with someone: 77% 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 6,484 Irving residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (34% in Dallas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 130 hospices serving Irving ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Irving compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Irving	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	8.7%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,516	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Irving

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Euless, TX	6.3 mi	6,753	32%
Farmers Branch, TX	7.2 mi	4,417	30%
Coppell, TX	7.4 mi	5,351	27%
Grapevine, TX	8.1 mi	7,200	25%
Cockrell Hill, TX	9.5 mi	433	21%
Bedford, TX	9.6 mi	8,450	27%

Hospices serving Irving

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
True Hearts And Hands Hospice LLC	Irving, TX	0.7 mi	(903) 422-8100
Prayful Hospice LLC	Irving, TX	0.7 mi	(469) 957-0973
Quantum Hospice	Irving, TX	0.7 mi	(281) 715-3430
Hospice Services Inc	Irving, TX	1.3 mi	(214) 296-9623
Medical City Hospice & Family Care	Irving, TX	1.3 mi	(817) 633-9125

Nursing homes near Irving (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Eden Of Las Colinas	Irving, TX	0.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(972) 255-4460
The Villages On Macarthur	Irving, TX	0.8 mi	2 of 5	124	(469) 586-4424
Las Brisas Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Irving, TX	1.4 mi	5 of 5	128	(469) 957-0216
Ashford Hall	Irving, TX	2.1 mi	1 of 5	206	(972) 579-1919

Straight-line miles from the center of Irving. 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 Irving

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 21% of the $4,710 monthly median income of Irving 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 Irving: common questions

Which hospices serve Irving?

Medicare lists 130 hospices for Irving ZIP codes, including True Hearts And Hands Hospice LLC, Prayful Hospice LLC, Quantum Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Irving?

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 21% of the $4,710 monthly median income of Irving 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 Irving. 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 Irving

More senior care near Irving

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Irving

More for Irving families

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 Irving, TX