Florida

Respite Care in Florida

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Choose a city for its local figures and nearby providers, or post your care need free.

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Florida

Respite Care in Florida at a glance

5,094,353

residents 65 or older (21.8% of Florida, ACS 2024)

569,412

residents 85 or older

$16.25

median hourly wage of home care aides (BLS, May 2025)

$15.00

state minimum wage per hour

Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution. For programs that can pay a caregiver, including a family member, see How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

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Respite Care by city in Florida

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