Respite Care in Joshua, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Joshua, TX: the local picture

1,390

residents 65 or older (16% of Joshua)

62%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Johnson County)

41

Medicare-certified hospices serve Joshua ZIP codes

Most older adults in Joshua live with someone: 62% 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 430 Joshua residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (37% in Johnson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 41 hospices serving Joshua ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Joshua compared with Johnson County and Texas

Census figure	Joshua	Johnson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	37%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	19%	25%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	8.3%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	2.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,972	$60,043	—

Older residents in towns around Joshua

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Burleson, TX	5.2 mi	6,228	31%
Keene, TX	5.6 mi	1,069	53%
Cleburne, TX	7.4 mi	5,011	45%
Crowley, TX	8.2 mi	2,435	25%
Godley, TX	8.7 mi	231	32%
Alvarado, TX	11 mi	778	67%

Hospices serving Joshua

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gateway Hospice Providers, LLC	Burleson, TX	6.6 mi	(682) 499-6669
Heart To Heart Hospice Of The Brazos, LLC	Cleburne, TX	7.6 mi	(682) 317-1810
Wings Over Texas Hospice	Cleburne, TX	7.6 mi	(817) 774-9154
Harbor Hospice Of West Dallas-Fort Worth, LP	Benbrook, TX	15 mi	(817) 237-2255
Alevcare Hospice	Mansfield, TX	16 mi	(469) 630-2538

Nursing homes near Joshua (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Advanced Rehabilitation & Healthcare Of Burleson	Burleson, TX	4.6 mi	2 of 5	121	(817) 730-4603
Town Hall Estates Keene Inc	Keene, TX	5.4 mi	3 of 5	126	(817) 645-8888
Burleson Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Burleson, TX	6.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(817) 295-8118
Colonial Manor Nursing Center	Cleburne, TX	6.6 mi	3 of 5	137	(817) 645-9134

Straight-line miles from the center of Joshua. 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 Joshua

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 34% of the $2,998 monthly median income of Joshua 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 Joshua: common questions

Which hospices serve Joshua?

Medicare lists 41 hospices for Joshua ZIP codes, including Gateway Hospice Providers, LLC, Heart To Heart Hospice Of The Brazos, LLC, Wings Over Texas Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Joshua?

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 34% of the $2,998 monthly median income of Joshua 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 Joshua. 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 Joshua

More senior care near Joshua

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Joshua

More for Joshua 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 Joshua, TX