Respite Care in Plano, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Plano, TX: the local picture

42,668

residents 65 or older (15% of Plano)

77%

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

24%

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

156

Medicare-certified hospices serve Plano ZIP codes

Most older adults in Plano live with someone: 77% 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 10,116 Plano residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (26% in Collin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 156 hospices serving Plano ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Plano compared with Collin County and Texas

Census figure	Plano	Collin County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	26%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	21%	25%
Residents 65 or older	15%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	7.1%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,940	$79,147	—

Older residents in towns around Plano

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Richardson, TX	5.9 mi	15,397	30%
Allen, TX	6.0 mi	12,518	24%
Parker, TX	7.1 mi	1,183	9.7%
Addison, TX	7.8 mi	1,882	11%
Frisco, TX	8.4 mi	20,979	29%
Murphy, TX	8.4 mi	2,384	21%

Hospices serving Plano

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Blue Horizon Hospice Of Texas LLC	Plano, TX	0.7 mi	(832) 359-6672
Kindful Health	Plano, TX	0.7 mi	(866) 733-4550
Lucent Health Group	Plano, TX	1.8 mi	(972) 750-0642
Charlin Hospice	Plano, TX	1.8 mi	(972) 423-4170
Reliant At Home Hospice	Plano, TX	1.8 mi	(214) 667-8040

Nursing homes near Plano (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Plano	Plano, TX	1.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(972) 612-1700
Landmark Of Plano Rehabilitation And Nursing Cente	Plano, TX	2.3 mi	2 of 5	160	(972) 596-7930
The Park In Plano	Plano, TX	2.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(972) 422-2214
The Healthcare Resort Of Plano	Plano, TX	2.8 mi	3 of 5	70	(972) 379-0000

Straight-line miles from the center of Plano. 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 Plano

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 $6,662 monthly median income of Plano 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 Plano: common questions

Which hospices serve Plano?

Medicare lists 156 hospices for Plano ZIP codes, including Blue Horizon Hospice Of Texas LLC, Kindful Health, Lucent Health Group.

How much does respite care cost in Plano?

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 $6,662 monthly median income of Plano 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 Plano. 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 Plano

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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 Plano, TX