Respite Care in McKinney, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in McKinney, TX: the local picture

21,644

residents 65 or older (10% of McKinney)

78%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Collin County)

119

Medicare-certified hospices serve McKinney ZIP codes

Most older adults in McKinney 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 5,960 McKinney residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (26% in Collin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 119 hospices serving McKinney ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

McKinney compared with Collin County and Texas

Census figure	McKinney	Collin County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	26%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	21%	25%
Residents 65 or older	10%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	7.1%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,847	$79,147	—

Older residents in towns around McKinney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fairview, TX	5.1 mi	3,243	31%
Allen, TX	6.3 mi	12,518	24%
Lucas, TX	8.4 mi	857	22%
Melissa, TX	8.6 mi	1,344	34%
Prosper, TX	9.0 mi	3,484	29%
Princeton, TX	9.0 mi	1,759	34%

Hospices serving McKinney

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dogwood Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Mckinney, TX	2.8 mi	(214) 548-5919
Avant Hospice, LLC	Mckinney, TX	2.8 mi	(214) 536-8273
Comfort Health Hospice	Mckinney, TX	2.8 mi	(469) 907-1099
Southern Grace Hospice LLC	Mckinney, TX	2.8 mi	(214) 548-5919
Monarch Hospice	Mckinney, TX	2.8 mi	(903) 364-4410

Nursing homes near McKinney (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Belterra Health & Rehab	Mckinney, TX	1.0 mi	4 of 5	103	(972) 542-5500
Park Manor Of Mckinney	Mckinney, TX	2.2 mi	2 of 5	138	(972) 562-8880
North Park Health And Rehabilitation Center	Mckinney, TX	3.1 mi	3 of 5	140	(972) 562-7969
Mckinney Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Mckinney, TX	3.5 mi	4 of 5	125	(972) 542-2695

Straight-line miles from the center of McKinney. 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 McKinney

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 17% of the $6,071 monthly median income of McKinney 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 McKinney: common questions

Which hospices serve McKinney?

Medicare lists 119 hospices for McKinney ZIP codes, including Dogwood Hospice And Palliative Care LLC, Avant Hospice, LLC, Comfort Health Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in McKinney?

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 17% of the $6,071 monthly median income of McKinney 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 McKinney. 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 McKinney

More senior care near McKinney

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in McKinney

More for McKinney 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 McKinney, TX