Respite Care in Savannah, TX: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Savannah, TX: the local picture

616

residents 65 or older (9.5% of Savannah)

69%

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

14%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Collin County)

94

Medicare-certified hospices serve Savannah ZIP codes

Most older adults in Savannah 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 86 Savannah residents aged 65 or older report a disability (14%) (26% in Collin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 94 hospices serving Savannah ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Savannah compared with Collin County and Texas

Census figure	Savannah	Collin County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	26%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	21%	25%
Residents 65 or older	9.5%	12%	13%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.4%	7.1%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	3.2%	5.4%

Older residents in towns around Savannah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Paloma Creek, TX	1.7 mi	86	17%
Paloma Creek South, TX	1.8 mi	792	15%
Little Elm, TX	2.4 mi	4,092	28%
Providence Village, TX	2.9 mi	719	30%
Hackberry, TX	5.3 mi	233	22%
Prosper, TX	5.6 mi	3,484	29%

Hospices serving Savannah

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Archway Hospice	Frisco, TX	2.5 mi	(469) 290-6100
Arabella Palliative And Hospice Care, LLC	Oak Point, TX	4.5 mi	(469) 545-1995
Sovereign Hospice Inc	The Colony, TX	9.2 mi	(214) 718-9353
Angel Hands Hospice-Denton	Hickory Creek, TX	9.8 mi	(972) 848-3572
Absolutely Angels Hospice	Pilot Point, TX	10 mi	(469) 922-2424

Nursing homes near Savannah (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Prairie Estates	Frisco, TX	5.3 mi	3 of 5	180	(214) 705-9108
Baybrooke Village Care And Rehab Center	Mckinney, TX	9.0 mi	3 of 5	128	(972) 548-9339
Victoria Gardens Of Frisco	Frisco, TX	9.2 mi	4 of 5	118	(972) 712-8652
Corinth Rehabilitation Suites On The Parkway	Corinth, TX	9.9 mi	1 of 5	134	(940) 270-3400

Straight-line miles from the center of Savannah. 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 Savannah

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. 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 Savannah: common questions

Which hospices serve Savannah?

Medicare lists 94 hospices for Savannah ZIP codes, including Archway Hospice, Arabella Palliative And Hospice Care, LLC, Sovereign Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Savannah?

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. 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 Savannah. 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 Savannah

More senior care near Savannah

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Other care in Savannah

More for Savannah 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 Savannah, TX