Respite Care in Rowlett, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Rowlett, TX: the local picture

9,021

residents 65 or older (14% of Rowlett)

84%

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

30%

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

98

Medicare-certified hospices serve Rowlett ZIP codes

Most older adults in Rowlett 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 2,670 Rowlett 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 98 hospices serving Rowlett ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Rowlett compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Rowlett	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	14%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,823	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Rowlett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sachse, TX	4.1 mi	3,595	35%
Garland, TX	4.8 mi	31,085	31%
Rockwall, TX	6.4 mi	8,082	30%
Heath, TX	6.5 mi	1,752	26%
Murphy, TX	7.8 mi	2,384	21%
Wylie, TX	7.9 mi	5,763	31%

Hospices serving Rowlett

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Texas Hospice Providers LLC	Garland, TX	5.1 mi	(972) 424-4401
Elite Hospice Of Texas	Garland, TX	5.1 mi	(972) 770-0597
Abounding Hospice Care Inc	Garland, TX	5.1 mi	(972) 746-8428
Trinity Hospice	Garland, TX	5.1 mi	(469) 726-4402
Hope Health Care	Garland, TX	7.5 mi	(972) 366-5030

Nursing homes near Rowlett (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rowlett Health And Rehabilitation Center	Rowlett, TX	2.1 mi	3 of 5	163	(972) 475-4700
Beacon Harbor Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Rockwall, TX	2.4 mi	3 of 5	190	(972) 412-4000
Pleasant Valley Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cent	Garland, TX	3.7 mi	2 of 5	124	(972) 496-8800
Advanced Health & Rehab Center Of Garland	Garland, TX	4.7 mi	1 of 5	139	(972) 278-3566

Straight-line miles from the center of Rowlett. 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 Rowlett

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 $6,735 monthly median income of Rowlett 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 Rowlett: common questions

Which hospices serve Rowlett?

Medicare lists 98 hospices for Rowlett ZIP codes, including Texas Hospice Providers LLC, Elite Hospice Of Texas, Abounding Hospice Care Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Rowlett?

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 $6,735 monthly median income of Rowlett 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 Rowlett. 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.

Respite Care in Rowlett, TX