Respite Care in The Colony, TX
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Respite Care in The Colony, TX: the local picture
Most older adults in The Colony live with someone: 77% 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 1,331 The Colony residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (28% in Denton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 83 hospices serving The Colony ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
The Colony compared with Denton County and Texas
| Census figure | The Colony | Denton County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 26% | 28% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 23% | 21% | 25% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 12% | 13% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 6.7% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $59,636 | $78,360 | — |
Older residents in towns around The Colony
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackberry, TX | 4.2 mi | 233 | 22% |
| Lewisville, TX | 4.9 mi | 12,974 | 37% |
| Frisco, TX | 6.5 mi | 20,979 | 29% |
| Carrollton, TX | 6.9 mi | 18,384 | 29% |
| Little Elm, TX | 7.2 mi | 4,092 | 28% |
| Lake Dallas, TX | 7.4 mi | 1,188 | 38% |
Hospices serving The Colony
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Hospice Inc | The Colony, TX | 1.2 mi | (214) 718-9353 |
| Peace Valley Hospice | Carrollton, TX | 4.4 mi | (469) 755-9555 |
| Precise Personalized Care Hospice LLC | Carrollton, TX | 6.1 mi | (469) 324-5650 |
| Heart To Heart Hospice Of Decatur | Carrollton, TX | 6.1 mi | (469) 568-2210 |
| Heart To Heart Hospice Of Texas Ltd | Carrollton, TX | 6.1 mi | (972) 479-0766 |
Nursing homes near The Colony (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Park Therapy And Living Center | Carrollton, TX | 4.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (469) 701-5300 |
| Brookhaven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Carrollton, TX | 4.3 mi | 1 of 5 | 180 | (972) 394-7141 |
| Prairie Estates | Frisco, TX | 4.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 180 | (214) 705-9108 |
| Prestonwood Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Plano, TX | 4.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 132 | (214) 731-5955 |
Straight-line miles from the center of The Colony. 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 The Colony
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 20% of the $4,970 monthly median income of The Colony 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 The Colony: common questions
Which hospices serve The Colony?
Medicare lists 83 hospices for The Colony ZIP codes, including Sovereign Hospice Inc, Peace Valley Hospice, Precise Personalized Care Hospice LLC.
How much does respite care cost in The Colony?
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 20% of the $4,970 monthly median income of The Colony 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 The Colony. 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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