Respite Care in Leonard, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Leonard, TX: the local picture

372

residents 65 or older (15% of Leonard)

63%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Fannin County)

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Leonard ZIP codes

Most older adults in Leonard live with someone: 63% 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 101 Leonard residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (35% in Fannin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Leonard ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Leonard compared with Fannin County and Texas

Census figure	Leonard	Fannin County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	35%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	8.8%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	3.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,609	$48,988	—

Older residents in towns around Leonard

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bonham, TX	15 mi	1,569	37%
Farmersville, TX	17 mi	610	30%
Anna, TX	18 mi	1,358	45%
Melissa, TX	19 mi	1,344	34%
Van Alstyne, TX	20 mi	1,091	19%
Greenville, TX	20 mi	5,513	35%

Hospices serving Leonard

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Anew Hospice Care Inc	Greenville, TX	15 mi	(903) 886-2639
Family First Hospice	Greenville, TX	21 mi	(903) 454-3346
Comfort Health Hospice	Mckinney, TX	25 mi	(469) 907-1099
Heart To Heart Hospice Of North Texas LLC	Sherman, TX	28 mi	(903) 892-6406
Guardian Hospice	Sherman, TX	28 mi	(903) 868-0267

Nursing homes near Leonard (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Star Ranch Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cen	Bonham, TX	14 mi	2 of 5	65	(903) 583-8551
Seven Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation	Bonham, TX	15 mi	4 of 5	108	(903) 583-2191
Clyde W Cosper Texas State Veterans Home	Bonham, TX	15 mi	1 of 5	160	(903) 640-8387
Mullican Care Center	Savoy, TX	16 mi	2 of 5	112	(903) 965-0200

Straight-line miles from the center of Leonard. 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 Leonard

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 31% of the $3,301 monthly median income of Leonard 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 Leonard: common questions

Which hospices serve Leonard?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Leonard ZIP codes, including Anew Hospice Care Inc, Family First Hospice, Comfort Health Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Leonard?

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 31% of the $3,301 monthly median income of Leonard 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 Leonard. 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 Leonard

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Other care in Leonard

More for Leonard families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Leonard, TX