Respite Care in Belle Glade, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Belle Glade, FL: the local picture

3,024

residents 65 or older (18% of Belle Glade)

70%

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

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Palm Beach County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Belle Glade ZIP codes

Most older adults in Belle Glade live with someone: 70% 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 1,455 Belle Glade residents aged 65 or older report a disability (48%) (29% in Palm Beach County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Belle Glade ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Belle Glade compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Belle Glade	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	25%
Residents 65 or older	18%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	17%	6.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,132	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Belle Glade

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
South Bay, FL	4.3 mi	593	23%
Pahokee, FL	8.8 mi	1,000	52%
Clewiston, FL	17 mi	1,411	44%
Westlake, FL	23 mi	348	23%
Loxahatchee Groves, FL	24 mi	807	27%
The Acreage, FL	25 mi	6,252	27%

Hospices serving Belle Glade

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc	West Palm Beach, FL	37 mi	(561) 848-5200
Hope Hospice And Community Services Inc	Fort Myers, FL	79 mi	(800) 835-1673
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	100 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Belle Glade (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Glades Health Care Center	Pahokee, FL	8.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(561) 924-5561
Vivo Healthcare Clewiston	Clewiston, FL	18 mi	3 of 5	155	(863) 983-5123

Straight-line miles from the center of Belle Glade. 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 Belle Glade

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 50% of the $2,844 monthly median income of Belle Glade 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 Belle Glade: common questions

Which hospices serve Belle Glade?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Belle Glade ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc, Hope Hospice And Community Services Inc, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida.

How much does respite care cost in Belle Glade?

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 50% of the $2,844 monthly median income of Belle Glade 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 Belle Glade. 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 Belle Glade, FL