Respite Care in Weatherford, TX for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Weatherford, TX: the local picture

6,604

residents 65 or older (18% of Weatherford)

65%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Parker County)

64

Medicare-certified hospices serve Weatherford ZIP codes

Most older adults in Weatherford live with someone: 65% 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 2,492 Weatherford residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (35% in Parker County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 64 hospices serving Weatherford ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Weatherford compared with Parker County and Texas

Census figure	Weatherford	Parker County	Texas
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	35%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	19%	25%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	13%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	7.7%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	3.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,283	$67,479	—

Older residents in towns around Weatherford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hudson Oaks, TX	4.2 mi	568	31%
Annetta, TX	7.0 mi	437	30%
Willow Park, TX	7.1 mi	835	28%
Aledo, TX	10 mi	567	23%
Springtown, TX	16 mi	485	47%
Azle, TX	17 mi	2,156	41%

Hospices serving Weatherford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beyondfaith Hospice, LLC	Weatherford, TX	1.1 mi	(817) 770-0207
Alpha Omega Hospice	Weatherford, TX	1.1 mi	(817) 238-0770
Amedisys Hospice	Fort Worth, TX	19 mi	(817) 570-7190
Enhabit Hospice	Fort Worth, TX	19 mi	(817) 263-8808
Journey Hospice Care LLC -	Fort Worth, TX	19 mi	(682) 553-1163

Nursing homes near Weatherford (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hilltop Park Rehabilitation And Care Center	Weatherford, TX	0.6 mi	1 of 5	132	(817) 599-0000
Santa Fe Health & Rehabilitation Center	Weatherford, TX	0.8 mi	3 of 5	116	(817) 594-2786
Holland Lake Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Weatherford, TX	0.8 mi	5 of 5	120	(817) 598-0160
College Park Rehabilitation And Care Center	Weatherford, TX	1.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(817) 458-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Weatherford. 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 Weatherford

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 23% of the $4,357 monthly median income of Weatherford 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 Weatherford: common questions

Which hospices serve Weatherford?

Medicare lists 64 hospices for Weatherford ZIP codes, including Beyondfaith Hospice, LLC, Alpha Omega Hospice, Amedisys Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Weatherford?

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 23% of the $4,357 monthly median income of Weatherford 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 Weatherford. 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 Weatherford, TX