Dallas Home Care Cost (2026)
Short answer: Expect about $30 an hour, the Texas median for a non-medical caregiver (CareScout/Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Jul–Nov 2025). That's about $5,720 a month at 44 hours a week. For the Dallas–Fort Worth metro specifically, a site that republishes CareScout data reports a 2025 median of $33 an hour (compare-index.com, citing CareScout 2025). We haven't yet confirmed that figure on CareScout's own site.
Cost table
| What | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Texas median, non-medical caregiver | $30/hour | CareScout/Genworth 2025 |
| Texas, 44 hrs/week | ≈ $5,720/month (≈ $68,640/year) | Calculated from the $30 median using CareScout's 44-hr × 52-week method |
| U.S. national median | $35/hour; $80,080/year | CareScout Cost of Care |
| Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metro median | $33/hour (≈ $6,282/month as reported) | compare-index.com citing CareScout 2025. Secondary source; check against CareScout |
| Home Instead Dallas (published) | From $35/hr; overnight & weekend from $33/hr | A Place for Mom listing |
| Care Mountain (published) | Home health aide $28–30/hr; CNA/CMA $35–40/hr; therapy or nursing visit $135–175 | Care Mountain FAQ |
| Texas private duty nurse (medical, for comparison) | $90/hour | CareScout/Genworth 2025 |
| 24 hours/day, 30 days, at $30/hr | $21,600/month | Our arithmetic on the Texas median; real quotes vary |
Live-in care vs. 24-hour shift care
Short answer: With 24-hour shift care, two or three caregivers take turns and someone is always awake. With live-in care, one caregiver stays in the home and gets time to sleep. Because they're staffed differently, agencies often price them differently.
For example, Assisting Hands describes 24-hour care as 2–3 caregivers working 8–12 hour shifts who stay awake the whole time, versus a live-in caregiver who lives in the home (source). Care Mountain gives the same distinction: a live-in caregiver lives in the home and takes breaks to rest, while 24-hour care uses a team working in shifts so care never stops (source). Typical Dallas live-in rates: TBD. None of the agencies we reviewed publish them.
Minimum hours
Short answer: It depends on the agency, so always ask. Few Dallas agencies publish an exact number. Care Mountain says its schedules start at four hours a day (source). Granny NANNIES advertises "low minimums" but doesn't give a number (source).
Questions to ask: Is there a minimum per visit? Per week? Do rates change on nights, weekends, or holidays? Is there a contract or cancellation fee? (Home Care Assistance of Dallas says it has no long-term contracts, per its site.)
Frequently asked questions
How much does home care cost in Dallas per hour?
The most recent survey figure is the Texas median of $30 per hour for a non-medical caregiver (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, July–November 2025). A secondary source citing CareScout reports $33 per hour for the Dallas–Fort Worth metro. Published Dallas agency rates we found include Home Instead Dallas starting at $35 per hour (A Place for Mom listing).
How much is home care per month in Dallas?
At the Texas median of $30 per hour and 44 hours per week, care costs about $5,720 per month (CareScout's standard calculation). Your cost depends on how many hours you need.
What does 24-hour home care cost in Dallas?
At $30 per hour, 24 hours a day for a 30-day month would be $21,600 (our arithmetic on the Texas median). Real quotes vary; ask agencies about live-in rates, which can differ.
Is there a minimum number of hours?
Many agencies have visit or weekly minimums, but few Dallas agencies publish them. Care Mountain lists four hours a day as its minimum; for others, ask the agency.
Does Medicare pay for non-medical home care?
Generally no. Original Medicare does not cover ongoing custodial (non-medical) care. Some Medicare Advantage plans offer limited extra benefits.
Sources
- CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025, state & national medians (PDF)
- CareScout, Cost of Care tool
- compare-index.com, DFW metro caregiver rates citing CareScout 2025 (secondary source)
- A Place for Mom, Home Instead Dallas listing (published rates)
- Texas HHS, Area Agencies on Aging directory
Please note: This guide is general information for families, not medical, legal, or financial advice. Prices, ratings, and program rules change; confirm directly with agencies, the VA, and Texas HHS. We are brand-neutral and do not accept payment for placement.