Respite Care in Rendon, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Rendon, TX: the local picture

2,273

residents 65 or older (16% of Rendon)

84%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Tarrant County)

74

Medicare-certified hospices serve Rendon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Rendon live with someone: 84% 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 678 Rendon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (32% in Tarrant County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 74 hospices serving Rendon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Rendon compared with Tarrant County and Texas

Census figure	Rendon	Tarrant County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	16%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	9.3%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	4.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,323	$63,028	—

Older residents in towns around Rendon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Everman, TX	4.4 mi	881	57%
Kennedale, TX	4.6 mi	1,201	51%
Forest Hill, TX	5.9 mi	2,023	44%
Mansfield, TX	6.8 mi	8,754	38%
Burleson, TX	6.9 mi	6,228	31%
Crowley, TX	7.2 mi	2,435	25%

Hospices serving Rendon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gateway Hospice Providers, LLC	Burleson, TX	5.4 mi	(682) 499-6669
Alevcare Hospice	Mansfield, TX	5.5 mi	(469) 630-2538
Carestar Hospice	Mansfield, TX	5.5 mi	(817) 592-5800
Texas Life Hospice - Fort Worth	Mansfield, TX	5.5 mi	(682) 717-7819
Omega Hospice Care, LLC	Arlington, TX	8.0 mi	(817) 928-5180

Nursing homes near Rendon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Park Bend Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Burleson, TX	4.6 mi	2 of 5	178	(817) 551-5900
Avir At Kennedale	Kennedale, TX	4.6 mi	1 of 5	58	(817) 561-4495
Allegiant Wellness And Rehab	Crowley, TX	5.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(817) 297-4141
Estates Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Fort Worth, TX	6.4 mi	1 of 5	141	(817) 293-7610

Straight-line miles from the center of Rendon. 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 Rendon

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 $5,777 monthly median income of Rendon 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 Rendon: common questions

Which hospices serve Rendon?

Medicare lists 74 hospices for Rendon ZIP codes, including Gateway Hospice Providers, LLC, Alevcare Hospice, Carestar Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Rendon?

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 $5,777 monthly median income of Rendon 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 Rendon. 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 Rendon

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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 Rendon, TX