Respite Care in Brooksville, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brooksville, FL: the local picture

2,730

residents 65 or older (29% of Brooksville)

67%

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

34%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brooksville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brooksville live with someone: 67% 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 854 Brooksville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (35% in Hernando County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Brooksville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Brooksville compared with Hernando County and Florida

Census figure	Brooksville	Hernando County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	24%	25%
Residents 65 or older	29%	26%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.5%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,673	$52,022	—

Older residents in towns around Brooksville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
South Brooksville, FL	2.0 mi	1,446	37%
Brookridge, FL	5.6 mi	3,024	36%
North Brooksville, FL	6.1 mi	850	51%
Hill 'n Dale, FL	6.9 mi	508	48%
High Point, FL	7.4 mi	1,665	28%
Spring Hill, FL	8.0 mi	27,302	37%

Hospices serving Brooksville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hph Hospice	Brooksville, FL	7.4 mi	(866) 940-0962
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun	Wesley Chapel, FL	20 mi	(813) 364-0311
Gulfside Hospice, Inc	Land O Lakes, FL	20 mi	(727) 845-5707
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	33 mi	(813) 877-2200
Suncoast Hospice	Palm Harbor, FL	36 mi	(727) 467-7423

Nursing homes near Brooksville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brooksville Healthcare Center	Brooksville, FL	2.0 mi	3 of 5	180	(352) 796-6701
Northbrook Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Brooksville, FL	2.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(352) 799-2226
Aviata At Brooksville	Brooksville, FL	4.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(352) 799-1451
Evergreen Woods	Spring Hill, FL	7.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(352) 596-8371

Straight-line miles from the center of Brooksville. 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 Brooksville

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 42% of the $3,389 monthly median income of Brooksville 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 Brooksville: common questions

Which hospices serve Brooksville?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Brooksville ZIP codes, including Hph Hospice, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun, Gulfside Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Brooksville?

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 42% of the $3,389 monthly median income of Brooksville 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 Brooksville. 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 Brooksville, FL