Respite Care in Keller, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Keller, TX: the local picture

7,707

residents 65 or older (17% of Keller)

74%

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

27%

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

96

Medicare-certified hospices serve Keller ZIP codes

Most older adults in Keller live with someone: 74% 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 1,982 Keller residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (32% in Tarrant County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 96 hospices serving Keller ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Keller compared with Tarrant County and Texas

Census figure	Keller	Tarrant County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	32%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	17%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.3%	9.3%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	4.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$110,404	$63,028	—

Older residents in towns around Keller

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Watauga, TX	4.5 mi	3,352	34%
Southlake, TX	4.6 mi	4,439	30%
North Richland Hills, TX	5.0 mi	12,135	30%
Trophy Club, TX	5.1 mi	1,573	26%
Colleyville, TX	5.2 mi	5,196	15%
Roanoke, TX	5.7 mi	1,022	38%

Hospices serving Keller

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Knights Of Comfort	Fort Worth, TX	3.5 mi	(817) 458-3245
Champion Healthcare Of North Texas	Southlake, TX	4.3 mi	(888) 450-2884
Lenity Light Hospice - Fort Worth	Watauga, TX	5.1 mi	(817) 406-1500
Three Oaks Hospice	Hurst, TX	6.0 mi	(817) 328-1628
Bespoke Hospice Care, LLC.	North Richland Hills, TX	6.4 mi	(817) 507-6751

Nursing homes near Keller (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Discovery Village At Southlake	Southlake, TX	1.7 mi	5 of 5	41	(817) 482-1340
The Carlyle At Stonebridge Park	Southlake, TX	2.1 mi	1 of 5	112	(817) 431-5778
Avir At Keller	Keller, TX	2.2 mi	5 of 5	120	(817) 431-2518
Keller Oaks Healthcare Center	Keller, TX	2.6 mi	4 of 5	146	(817) 577-9999

Straight-line miles from the center of Keller. 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 Keller

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 11% of the $9,200 monthly median income of Keller 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 Keller: common questions

Which hospices serve Keller?

Medicare lists 96 hospices for Keller ZIP codes, including Knights Of Comfort, Champion Healthcare Of North Texas, Lenity Light Hospice - Fort Worth.

How much does respite care cost in Keller?

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 11% of the $9,200 monthly median income of Keller 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 Keller. 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 Keller

More senior care near Keller

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Keller

More for Keller 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 Keller, TX