Respite Care in Asbury Lake, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Asbury Lake, FL: the local picture

1,834

residents 65 or older (13% of Asbury Lake)

88%

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

33%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Asbury Lake ZIP codes

Most older adults in Asbury Lake live with someone: 88% 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 602 Asbury Lake residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (34% in Clay County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Asbury Lake ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Asbury Lake compared with Clay County and Florida

Census figure	Asbury Lake	Clay County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	19%	25%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.8%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	8.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.4%	3.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,083	$67,737	—

Older residents in towns around Asbury Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fleming Island, FL	5.7 mi	6,554	30%
Lakeside, FL	6.1 mi	5,934	37%
Middleburg, FL	6.8 mi	1,893	32%
Green Cove Springs, FL	7.7 mi	1,746	38%
Oakleaf Plantation, FL	9.1 mi	3,028	28%
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL	9.5 mi	2,555	43%

Hospices serving Asbury Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc	Jacksonville, FL	15 mi	(904) 268-5200
Heartland Hospice (Jacksonville)	Jacksonville, FL	18 mi	(904) 737-2553
Hospice Of Florida	Jacksonville, FL	21 mi	(904) 740-2310
Haven Hospice	Gainesville, FL	44 mi	(904) 378-2121
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	148 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Asbury Lake (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Middleburg Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Middleburg, FL	3.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(502) 568-7800
Pruitthealth - Fleming Island	Fleming Island, FL	4.7 mi	2 of 5	97	(904) 293-1311
Isle Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Orange Park, FL	4.9 mi	5 of 5	108	(904) 213-8338
Pavilion For Health Care, The	Penney Farms, FL	5.2 mi	5 of 5	50	(904) 297-9700

Straight-line miles from the center of Asbury Lake. 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 Asbury Lake

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 24% of the $5,757 monthly median income of Asbury Lake 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 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 Asbury Lake: common questions

Which hospices serve Asbury Lake?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Asbury Lake ZIP codes, including Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc, Heartland Hospice (Jacksonville), Hospice Of Florida.

How much does respite care cost in Asbury Lake?

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 24% of the $5,757 monthly median income of Asbury Lake 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.

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 Asbury Lake. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO covers Florida.

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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 Asbury Lake, FL