Respite Care in Bunnell, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bunnell, FL: the local picture

1,136

residents 65 or older (31% of Bunnell)

72%

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

29%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bunnell ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bunnell live with someone: 72% 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 306 Bunnell residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (29% in Flagler County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Bunnell compared with Flagler County and Florida

Census figure	Bunnell	Flagler County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	20%	25%
Residents 65 or older	31%	31%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	3.3%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	6.7%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	4.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,900	$63,791	—

Older residents in towns around Bunnell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Palm Coast, FL	9.4 mi	28,977	30%
Flagler Beach, FL	12 mi	1,838	37%
Ormond Beach, FL	16 mi	14,718	34%
Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL	16 mi	2,960	31%
Flagler Estates, FL	18 mi	624	20%
Holly Hill, FL	20 mi	3,008	44%

Hospices serving Bunnell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adventhealth Hospice Care East Florida	Ormond Beach, FL	17 mi	(386) 231-6555
Halifax Health Hospice	Port Orange, FL	26 mi	(386) 425-4701
Haven Hospice	Gainesville, FL	68 mi	(904) 378-2121
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	96 mi	(321) 751-6671
Gentiva	Miami, FL	259 mi	(786) 388-1400

Nursing homes near Bunnell (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Flagler Health And Rehabilitation Center	Bunnell, FL	5.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(386) 437-4168
The Pavilion At Crescent Lake	Crescent City, FL	11 mi	4 of 5	92	(386) 698-2222
Aviata At Grand Oaks	Palm Coast, FL	12 mi	2 of 5	120	(386) 446-6060
Avante At Ormond Beach, Inc	Ormond Beach, FL	15 mi	4 of 5	133	(386) 677-7955

Straight-line miles from the center of Bunnell. 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 Bunnell

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 $3,742 monthly median income of Bunnell 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 Bunnell: common questions

Which hospices serve Bunnell?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Bunnell ZIP codes, including Adventhealth Hospice Care East Florida, Halifax Health Hospice, Haven Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Bunnell?

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 $3,742 monthly median income of Bunnell 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 Bunnell. 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 Bunnell, FL