Respite Care in Richardson, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Richardson, TX: the local picture

15,397

residents 65 or older (13% of Richardson)

73%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Dallas County)

124

Medicare-certified hospices serve Richardson ZIP codes

Most older adults in Richardson live with someone: 73% 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 4,545 Richardson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (34% in Dallas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 124 hospices serving Richardson ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Richardson compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Richardson	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	13%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,706	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Richardson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Plano, TX	5.9 mi	42,668	24%
Garland, TX	6.2 mi	31,085	31%
Murphy, TX	6.5 mi	2,384	21%
Addison, TX	7.3 mi	1,882	11%
Sachse, TX	7.5 mi	3,595	35%
Parker, TX	7.8 mi	1,183	9.7%

Hospices serving Richardson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Three Oaks Hospice	Richardson, TX	1.6 mi	(214) 628-9090
Sunlight Hospice Care, LLC	Richardson, TX	1.8 mi	(469) 961-7770
Sterling Hospice	Richardson, TX	1.8 mi	(214) 930-2386
New Century Hospice Of Dallas	Richardson, TX	1.8 mi	(972) 239-0907
Completetx Hospice	Richardson, TX	1.8 mi	(469) 676-4700

Nursing homes near Richardson (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lindan Park Care Center	Richardson, TX	0.6 mi	5 of 5	138	(972) 234-4786
Remington Transitional Care Of Richardson	Richardson, TX	1.0 mi	4 of 5	90	(972) 220-2000
The Plaza At Richardson	Richardson, TX	1.2 mi	2 of 5	124	(972) 759-2180
The Reserve At Richardson	Richardson, TX	1.2 mi	3 of 5	129	(972) 600-8219

Straight-line miles from the center of Richardson. 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 Richardson

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 16% of the $6,309 monthly median income of Richardson 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 Richardson: common questions

Which hospices serve Richardson?

Medicare lists 124 hospices for Richardson ZIP codes, including Three Oaks Hospice, Sunlight Hospice Care, LLC, Sterling Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Richardson?

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 16% of the $6,309 monthly median income of Richardson 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 Richardson. 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 Richardson

More senior care near Richardson

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Richardson

More for Richardson 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 Richardson, TX