Respite Care in Balm, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Balm, FL: the local picture

306

residents 65 or older (4.3% of Balm)

90%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Hillsborough County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Balm ZIP codes

Most older adults in Balm live with someone: 90% 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 98 Balm residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (35% in Hillsborough County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Balm ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Balm compared with Hillsborough County and Florida

Census figure	Balm	Hillsborough County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10%	24%	25%
Residents 65 or older	4.3%	15%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.6%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	5.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,750	$55,570	—

Older residents in towns around Balm

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sun City Center, FL	4.9 mi	19,598	34%
Riverview, FL	5.0 mi	12,753	36%
Wimauma, FL	5.6 mi	999	44%
Apollo Beach, FL	7.0 mi	5,964	24%
Gibsonton, FL	7.5 mi	1,574	41%
Fish Hawk, FL	8.1 mi	2,529	30%

Hospices serving Balm

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro	Tampa, FL	19 mi	(813) 607-2630

Nursing homes near Balm (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sun Terrace Health Care Center	Sun City Center, FL	5.0 mi	3 of 5	130	(813) 634-3324
Plaza West	Sun City Center, FL	5.2 mi	3 of 5	113	(813) 633-3066
Palm Garden Of Sun City	Sun City Center, FL	5.6 mi	1 of 5	132	(813) 633-2875
Hawthorne Center For Rehabilitation And Healing Of	Brandon, FL	12 mi	4 of 5	132	(813) 661-8998

Straight-line miles from the center of Balm. 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 Balm

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 21% of the $6,813 monthly median income of Balm 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 Balm: common questions

Which hospices serve Balm?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Balm ZIP codes, including Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro.

How much does respite care cost in Balm?

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 21% of the $6,813 monthly median income of Balm 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 Balm. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Balm, FL