Respite Care in Brookridge, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brookridge, FL: the local picture

3,024

residents 65 or older (61% of Brookridge)

83%

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

36%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brookridge ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brookridge live with someone: 83% 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 1,101 Brookridge residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (35% in Hernando County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Brookridge ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Brookridge compared with Hernando County and Florida

Census figure	Brookridge	Hernando County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	24%	25%
Residents 65 or older	61%	26%	21%
Residents 85 or older	6.0%	2.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	4.5%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,773	$52,022	—

Older residents in towns around Brookridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
High Point, FL	1.9 mi	1,665	28%
South Brooksville, FL	3.9 mi	1,446	37%
North Weeki Wachee, FL	4.0 mi	2,582	33%
Spring Hill, FL	5.3 mi	27,302	37%
Brooksville, FL	5.6 mi	2,730	34%
Timber Pines, FL	8.7 mi	4,036	32%

Hospices serving Brookridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hph Hospice	Brooksville, FL	1.9 mi	(866) 940-0962
Gulfside Hospice, Inc	Land O Lakes, FL	22 mi	(727) 845-5707
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun	Wesley Chapel, FL	24 mi	(813) 364-0311
Suncoast Hospice	Palm Harbor, FL	35 mi	(727) 467-7423
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	36 mi	(813) 877-2200

Nursing homes near Brookridge (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oak Hill Health & Rehabilitation	Brooksville, FL	1.9 mi	4 of 5	109	(765) 664-5400
Evergreen Woods	Spring Hill, FL	2.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(352) 596-8371
Aviata At Spring Hill	Brooksville, FL	2.2 mi	4 of 5	120	(352) 597-5100
Brooksville Healthcare Center	Brooksville, FL	5.3 mi	3 of 5	180	(352) 796-6701

Straight-line miles from the center of Brookridge. 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 Brookridge

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 $4,398 monthly median income of Brookridge 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 Brookridge: common questions

Which hospices serve Brookridge?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Brookridge ZIP codes, including Hph Hospice, Gulfside Hospice, Inc, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun.

How much does respite care cost in Brookridge?

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 $4,398 monthly median income of Brookridge 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 Brookridge. 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 Brookridge, FL