Respite Care in Belleview, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Belleview, FL: the local picture

1,298

residents 65 or older (22% of Belleview)

73%

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

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Marion County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Belleview ZIP codes

Most older adults in Belleview live with someone: 73% 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 684 Belleview residents aged 65 or older report a disability (54%) (31% in Marion County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Belleview ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Belleview compared with Marion County and Florida

Census figure	Belleview	Marion County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	22%	29%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	3.3%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	11%	4.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,639	$50,800	—

Older residents in towns around Belleview

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Silver Springs Shores, FL	4.3 mi	4,685	43%
Marion Oaks, FL	9.4 mi	3,257	28%
Ocala, FL	9.9 mi	13,198	41%
Liberty Triangle, FL	9.9 mi	10,386	32%
Silver Springs, FL	11 mi	517	24%
The Villages, FL	12 mi	71,099	23%

Hospices serving Belleview

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Marion County Inc	Ocala, FL	11 mi	(352) 873-7400
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	27 mi	(352) 343-1341
Haven Hospice	Gainesville, FL	49 mi	(904) 378-2121
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	104 mi	(321) 751-6671
Gentiva	Miami, FL	251 mi	(786) 388-1400

Nursing homes near Belleview (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Club Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center At The V	The Villages, FL	6.5 mi	3 of 5	68	(352) 385-8200
Aviata At Arbor Springs	Ocala, FL	8.0 mi	2 of 5	180	(352) 629-8900
Ocala Health And Rehabilitation Center	Ocala, FL	8.2 mi	4 of 5	180	(352) 732-2449
The Lodge Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Ocala, FL	8.9 mi	4 of 5	99	(352) 629-7921

Straight-line miles from the center of Belleview. 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 Belleview

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 32% of the $4,387 monthly median income of Belleview 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 Belleview: common questions

Which hospices serve Belleview?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Belleview ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Marion County Inc, Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc, Haven Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Belleview?

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 32% of the $4,387 monthly median income of Belleview 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 Belleview. 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 Belleview, FL