Respite Care in River Oaks, TX
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Respite Care in River Oaks, TX: the local picture
Most older adults in River Oaks live with someone: 69% 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 256 River Oaks residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (32% in Tarrant County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 65 hospices serving River Oaks ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
River Oaks compared with Tarrant County and Texas
| Census figure | River Oaks | Tarrant County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 26% | 32% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 25% | 25% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 12% | 13% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 9.3% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $48,545 | $63,028 | — |
Older residents in towns around River Oaks
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westworth Village, TX | 1.8 mi | 443 | 28% |
| Sansom Park, TX | 1.8 mi | 850 | 23% |
| Fort Worth, TX | 2.9 mi | 101,645 | 34% |
| Lake Worth, TX | 3.1 mi | 1,007 | 23% |
| White Settlement, TX | 3.9 mi | 2,600 | 28% |
| Saginaw, TX | 6.4 mi | 3,298 | 30% |
Hospices serving River Oaks
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Healthcare Of Texas | Fort Worth, TX | 2.7 mi | (817) 870-2795 |
| St. Gabriel's Hospice And Palliative Care | Fort Worth, TX | 4.3 mi | (817) 306-4545 |
| Everycare Hospice | Fort Worth, TX | 4.3 mi | (210) 988-0903 |
| Amedisys Hospice | Fort Worth, TX | 4.7 mi | (817) 570-7190 |
| Enhabit Hospice | Fort Worth, TX | 4.7 mi | (817) 263-8808 |
Nursing homes near River Oaks (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Wellness & Rehabilitation | Fort Worth, TX | 1.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 104 | (817) 626-1956 |
| River Oaks Health And Rehabilitation Center | Fort Worth, TX | 1.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (817) 626-5454 |
| Marine Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation | Fort Worth, TX | 2.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 164 | (817) 624-6164 |
| White Settlement Nursing Center | White Settlement, TX | 3.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 108 | (817) 246-5531 |
Straight-line miles from the center of River Oaks. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in River Oaks
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 25% of the $4,045 monthly median income of River Oaks 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.
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.
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Respite Care in River Oaks: common questions
Which hospices serve River Oaks?
Medicare lists 65 hospices for River Oaks ZIP codes, including Community Healthcare Of Texas, St. Gabriel's Hospice And Palliative Care, Everycare Hospice.
How much does respite care cost in River Oaks?
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 25% of the $4,045 monthly median income of River Oaks 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 River Oaks. 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.
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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.
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