Respite Care in Sachse, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sachse, TX: the local picture

3,595

residents 65 or older (12% of Sachse)

80%

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

35%

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

69

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sachse ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sachse live with someone: 80% 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 1,246 Sachse residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (34% in Dallas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 69 hospices serving Sachse ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Sachse compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Sachse	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	12%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.5%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,975	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Sachse

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Murphy, TX	3.7 mi	2,384	21%
Rowlett, TX	4.1 mi	9,021	30%
Garland, TX	5.0 mi	31,085	31%
Wylie, TX	5.1 mi	5,763	31%
Parker, TX	6.9 mi	1,183	9.7%
Richardson, TX	7.5 mi	15,397	30%

Hospices serving Sachse

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Three Oaks Hospice	Richardson, TX	6.3 mi	(214) 628-9090
Hope Health Care	Garland, TX	6.7 mi	(972) 366-5030
Icon Hospice	Garland, TX	7.1 mi	(214) 553-5675
Rejoice Hospice Inc	Richardson, TX	7.5 mi	(972) 234-1648
New Century Hospice Of Dallas	Richardson, TX	7.5 mi	(972) 239-0907

Nursing homes near Sachse (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pleasant Valley Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cent	Garland, TX	2.9 mi	2 of 5	124	(972) 496-8800
Beltline Healthcare Center	Garland, TX	3.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(972) 495-7700
The Parks At Garland Healthcare And Rehab	Garland, TX	4.4 mi	4 of 5	132	(972) 495-7000
Garnet Hill Rehabilitation And Skilled Care	Wylie, TX	4.6 mi	3 of 5	128	(972) 442-6776

Straight-line miles from the center of Sachse. 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 Sachse

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 $6,498 monthly median income of Sachse 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 Sachse: common questions

Which hospices serve Sachse?

Medicare lists 69 hospices for Sachse ZIP codes, including Three Oaks Hospice, Hope Health Care, Icon Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Sachse?

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 $6,498 monthly median income of Sachse 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 Sachse. 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 Sachse, TX