Hospice Support in Zephyrhills South, FL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Zephyrhills South, FL: the local picture

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Zephyrhills South ZIP codes

108

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

39%

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

33%

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

Medicare lists 10 hospices whose service area includes Zephyrhills South ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun in Wesley Chapel (8.7 mi) and Gulfside Hospice, Inc in Land O Lakes (16 mi).

920 Zephyrhills South residents 65 or older live alone (39% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Zephyrhills South compared with Pasco County and Florida

Census figure	Zephyrhills South	Pasco County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	6.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	47%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,536	$48,950	—

Older residents in towns around Zephyrhills South

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Zephyrhills West, FL	1.5 mi	2,929	26%
Zephyrhills, FL	1.9 mi	5,875	34%
Zephyrhills North, FL	2.9 mi	1,217	40%
Pasadena Hills, FL	5.5 mi	2,671	32%
Wesley Chapel, FL	7.9 mi	9,394	16%
Dade City, FL	9.5 mi	1,859	31%

Hospices serving Zephyrhills South

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun	Wesley Chapel, FL	8.7 mi	(813) 364-0311
Gulfside Hospice, Inc	Land O Lakes, FL	16 mi	(727) 845-5707
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	17 mi	(813) 877-2200
Good Shepherd Hospice	Lakeland, FL	17 mi	(863) 682-0067
Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough, LLC	Brandon, FL	22 mi	(813) 561-7300
Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro	Tampa, FL	25 mi	(813) 607-2630

Straight-line miles from the center of Zephyrhills South. 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 Zephyrhills South

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 48% of the $2,961 monthly median income of Zephyrhills South 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 Zephyrhills South: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Zephyrhills South?

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 48% of the $2,961 monthly median income of Zephyrhills South 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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