Respite Care in Krum, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Krum, TX: the local picture

610

residents 65 or older (9.9% of Krum)

78%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Denton County)

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Krum ZIP codes

Most older adults in Krum live with someone: 78% 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 192 Krum residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (28% in Denton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Krum ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Krum compared with Denton County and Texas

Census figure	Krum	Denton County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	28%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	21%	25%
Residents 65 or older	9.9%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.4%	6.7%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	3.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,625	$78,360	—

Older residents in towns around Krum

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Denton, TX	5.8 mi	19,052	31%
Ponder, TX	7.7 mi	280	33%
Sanger, TX	8.8 mi	1,021	28%
Argyle, TX	11 mi	970	14%
Corinth, TX	12 mi	3,135	30%
Shady Shores, TX	13 mi	553	25%

Hospices serving Krum

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Trio Hospice	Denton, TX	6.0 mi	(940) 381-2288
Klarus Hospice	Denton, TX	6.0 mi	(940) 442-5354
Arcy Hospice	Flower Mound, TX	18 mi	(469) 293-1515
Aspen Hospice Care Inc	Lewisville, TX	20 mi	(972) 316-2035
Archway Hospice	Frisco, TX	20 mi	(469) 290-6100

Nursing homes near Krum (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vintage Health Care Center	Denton, TX	5.0 mi	1 of 5	106	(940) 373-4766
Denton Village By Purehealth	Denton, TX	5.1 mi	3 of 5	88	(940) 383-2651
Cottonwood Nursing & Rehabilitation	Denton, TX	5.5 mi	1 of 5	60	(940) 387-6656
University Rehabilitation Center	Denton, TX	9.3 mi	1 of 5	146	(940) 289-3268

Straight-line miles from the center of Krum. 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 Krum

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 15% of the $6,719 monthly median income of Krum 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 Krum: common questions

Which hospices serve Krum?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Krum ZIP codes, including Trio Hospice, Klarus Hospice, Arcy Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Krum?

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 15% of the $6,719 monthly median income of Krum 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 Krum. 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.

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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 Krum, TX