Respite Care in The Homesteads, TX
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Respite Care in The Homesteads, TX: the local picture
Most older adults in The Homesteads live with someone: 86% 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 199 The Homesteads residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (37% in Johnson County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 45 hospices serving The Homesteads ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
The Homesteads compared with Johnson County and Texas
| Census figure | The Homesteads | Johnson County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 14% | 19% | 25% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 14% | 13% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 8.3% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% | 2.6% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $59,659 | $60,043 | — |
Older residents in towns around The Homesteads
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venus, TX | 5.1 mi | 236 | 50% |
| Alvarado, TX | 5.3 mi | 778 | 67% |
| Mansfield, TX | 7.0 mi | 8,754 | 38% |
| Rendon, TX | 8.3 mi | 2,273 | 30% |
| Burleson, TX | 9.8 mi | 6,228 | 31% |
| Midlothian, TX | 10 mi | 4,885 | 26% |
Hospices serving The Homesteads
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alevcare Hospice | Mansfield, TX | 7.2 mi | (469) 630-2538 |
| Cardinal Hospice | Mansfield, TX | 7.2 mi | (817) 745-9816 |
| Texas Life Hospice - Fort Worth | Mansfield, TX | 7.2 mi | (682) 717-7819 |
| Carestar Hospice | Mansfield, TX | 7.2 mi | (817) 592-5800 |
| Gateway Hospice Providers, LLC | Burleson, TX | 9.2 mi | (682) 499-6669 |
Nursing homes near The Homesteads (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation | Alvarado, TX | 5.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 115 | (817) 790-3304 |
| Avir At Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | 6.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 127 | (979) 639-1515 |
| Mansfield Medical Lodge | Mansfield, TX | 7.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 118 | (817) 276-4800 |
| The Pavilion At Creekwood | Mansfield, TX | 8.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 126 | (817) 779-6500 |
Straight-line miles from the center of The Homesteads. 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 Homesteads
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 $4,972 monthly median income of The Homesteads 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Respite Care in The Homesteads: common questions
Which hospices serve The Homesteads?
Medicare lists 45 hospices for The Homesteads ZIP codes, including Alevcare Hospice, Cardinal Hospice, Texas Life Hospice - Fort Worth.
How much does respite care cost in The Homesteads?
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 $4,972 monthly median income of The Homesteads 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 Homesteads. 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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