Hospice Support in Elfers, FL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Elfers, FL: the local picture

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Elfers ZIP codes

301

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

30%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Pasco County)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Pasco County)

Medicare lists 2 hospices whose service area includes Elfers ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Gulfside Hospice, Inc in Land O Lakes (16 mi) and Hph Hospice in Brooksville (26 mi).

784 Elfers residents 65 or older live alone (30% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Elfers compared with Pasco County and Florida

Census figure	Elfers	Pasco County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	6.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,551	$48,950	—

Older residents in towns around Elfers

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Beacon Square, FL	1.8 mi	1,379	46%
New Port Richey, FL	2.3 mi	5,205	39%
Holiday, FL	2.3 mi	4,869	38%
New Port Richey East, FL	3.8 mi	3,167	43%
Port Richey, FL	4.2 mi	877	26%
Trinity, FL	5.1 mi	4,349	14%

Hospices serving Elfers

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gulfside Hospice, Inc	Land O Lakes, FL	16 mi	(727) 845-5707
Hph Hospice	Brooksville, FL	26 mi	(866) 940-0962

Straight-line miles from the center of Elfers. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Elfers

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,296 monthly median income of Elfers households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Elfers: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Elfers?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,296 monthly median income of Elfers households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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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