Respite Care in Bushnell, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bushnell, FL: the local picture

751

residents 65 or older (24% of Bushnell)

65%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Sumter County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bushnell ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bushnell live with someone: 65% 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 288 Bushnell residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (23% in Sumter County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Bushnell compared with Sumter County and Florida

Census figure	Bushnell	Sumter County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	23%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	20%	25%
Residents 65 or older	24%	58%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	5.1%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	36%	4.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	12%	3.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,656	$77,170	—

Older residents in towns around Bushnell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lake Panasoffkee, FL	6.7 mi	925	41%
Wildwood, FL	10 mi	8,273	19%
Floral City, FL	12 mi	2,144	30%
Leesburg, FL	13 mi	8,696	31%
Mascotte, FL	14 mi	375	36%
Ridge Manor, FL	14 mi	1,018	33%

Hospices serving Bushnell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Lake And Sumter Inc	The Villages, FL	20 mi	(352) 415-0778
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	24 mi	(352) 343-1341
Hph Hospice	Brooksville, FL	27 mi	(866) 940-0962
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	94 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Bushnell (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Osprey Point Nursing Center	Bushnell, FL	0.5 mi	5 of 5	60	(352) 568-8777
Cypress Care Center	Wildwood, FL	13 mi	2 of 5	180	(352) 748-3322
Avante At Leesburg, Inc	Leesburg, FL	16 mi	2 of 5	116	(352) 787-3545
Avante At Inverness Inc	Inverness, FL	17 mi	4 of 5	104	(352) 726-3141

Straight-line miles from the center of Bushnell. 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 Bushnell

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 46% of the $3,055 monthly median income of Bushnell 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 Bushnell: common questions

Which hospices serve Bushnell?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Bushnell ZIP codes, including Compassionate Care Hospice Of Lake And Sumter Inc, Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc, Hph Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Bushnell?

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 46% of the $3,055 monthly median income of Bushnell 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 Bushnell. 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 Bushnell, FL