Respite Care in Melissa, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Melissa, TX: the local picture

1,344

residents 65 or older (6.7% of Melissa)

70%

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

34%

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

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Melissa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Melissa live with someone: 70% 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 456 Melissa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (26% in Collin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving Melissa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Melissa compared with Collin County and Texas

Census figure	Melissa	Collin County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	26%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	21%	25%
Residents 65 or older	6.7%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	7.1%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,000	$79,147	—

Older residents in towns around Melissa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Anna, TX	4.1 mi	1,358	45%
Princeton, TX	7.7 mi	1,759	34%
McKinney, TX	8.6 mi	21,644	28%
Van Alstyne, TX	9.3 mi	1,091	19%
Fairview, TX	11 mi	3,243	31%
Lucas, TX	13 mi	857	22%

Hospices serving Melissa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sparrow Hospice	Allen, TX	14 mi	(972) 316-7441
Kindful Health	Plano, TX	19 mi	(866) 733-4550
Anchor Of Hope Hospice	Plano, TX	20 mi	(469) 351-4466
Three Oaks Hospice	Richardson, TX	22 mi	(214) 628-9090
Maxserve Hospice	Dallas, TX	24 mi	(972) 784-4066

Nursing homes near Melissa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Park Health And Rehabilitation Center	Mckinney, TX	6.0 mi	3 of 5	140	(972) 562-7969
Park Manor Of Mckinney	Mckinney, TX	6.7 mi	2 of 5	138	(972) 562-8880
Princeton Medical Lodge	Princeton, TX	7.8 mi	3 of 5	138	(972) 734-2100
Belterra Health & Rehab	Mckinney, TX	9.0 mi	4 of 5	103	(972) 542-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of Melissa. 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 Melissa

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 27% of the $3,750 monthly median income of Melissa 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 Melissa: common questions

Which hospices serve Melissa?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Melissa ZIP codes, including Sparrow Hospice, Kindful Health, Anchor Of Hope Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Melissa?

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 27% of the $3,750 monthly median income of Melissa 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 Melissa. 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 Melissa

More senior care near Melissa

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Melissa

More for Melissa 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 Melissa, TX