Respite Care in Blountstown, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Blountstown, FL: the local picture

841

residents 65 or older (27% of Blountstown)

59%

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

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Calhoun County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Blountstown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Blountstown live with someone: 59% 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 317 Blountstown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (43% in Calhoun County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Blountstown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Blountstown compared with Calhoun County and Florida

Census figure	Blountstown	Calhoun County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	43%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	27%	19%	21%
Residents 85 or older	5.3%	2.3%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	8.7%	12%
Households with no vehicle	13%	5.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,583	$42,478	—

Older residents in towns around Blountstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chattahoochee, FL	22 mi	400	50%
Marianna, FL	25 mi	1,292	42%
Quincy, FL	29 mi	1,187	57%
Callaway, FL	37 mi	1,609	39%
Chipley, FL	37 mi	616	39%
Lynn Haven, FL	38 mi	3,140	27%

Hospices serving Blountstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Emerald Coast Hospice	Panama City, FL	41 mi	(850) 769-0055
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Tallahassee, FL	49 mi	(850) 575-4998
Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan	Dothan, AL	52 mi	(334) 794-7847
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	306 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Blountstown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Blountstown Health And Rehabilitation Center	Blountstown, FL	0.7 mi	5 of 5	96	(850) 674-4311
River Valley Rehabilitation Center	Blountstown, FL	1.2 mi	5 of 5	150	(850) 674-5464
Courtyard Rehabilitation By Harborview	Marianna, FL	23 mi	4 of 5	120	(850) 526-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Blountstown. 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 Blountstown

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 38% of the $3,715 monthly median income of Blountstown 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 Blountstown: common questions

Which hospices serve Blountstown?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Blountstown ZIP codes, including Emerald Coast Hospice, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida, Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan.

How much does respite care cost in Blountstown?

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 38% of the $3,715 monthly median income of Blountstown 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 Blountstown. 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 Blountstown, FL