Respite Care in Chattahoochee, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chattahoochee, FL: the local picture

400

residents 65 or older (13% of Chattahoochee)

71%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Gadsden County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chattahoochee ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chattahoochee live with someone: 71% 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 178 Chattahoochee residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (42% in Gadsden County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Chattahoochee ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chattahoochee compared with Gadsden County and Florida

Census figure	Chattahoochee	Gadsden County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	42%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.3%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	44%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	17%	11%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,167	$46,125	—

Older residents in towns around Chattahoochee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Quincy, FL	17 mi	1,187	57%
Bainbridge, GA	21 mi	2,732	38%
Blountstown, FL	22 mi	841	51%
Donalsonville, GA	24 mi	623	21%
Marianna, FL	26 mi	1,292	42%
Bradfordville, FL	38 mi	3,494	18%

Hospices serving Chattahoochee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Big Bend Hospice Inc	Tallahassee, FL	39 mi	(850) 878-5310
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Tallahassee, FL	39 mi	(850) 575-4998
Emerald Coast Hospice	Panama City, FL	61 mi	(850) 769-0055

Nursing homes near Chattahoochee (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverchase Health And Rehabilitation Center	Quincy, FL	19 mi	5 of 5	120	(850) 875-3711
Bainbridge Landing Of Journey LLC	Bainbridge, GA	20 mi	3 of 5	100	(229) 243-0931
River Valley Rehabilitation Center	Blountstown, FL	21 mi	5 of 5	150	(850) 674-5464
Courtyard Rehabilitation By Harborview	Marianna, FL	21 mi	4 of 5	120	(850) 526-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Chattahoochee. 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 Chattahoochee

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 34% of the $4,097 monthly median income of Chattahoochee 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 Chattahoochee: common questions

Which hospices serve Chattahoochee?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Chattahoochee ZIP codes, including Big Bend Hospice Inc, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida, Emerald Coast Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Chattahoochee?

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 34% of the $4,097 monthly median income of Chattahoochee 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 Chattahoochee. 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 Chattahoochee, FL