Respite Care in Clermont, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clermont, FL: the local picture

11,046

residents 65 or older (24% of Clermont)

80%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Lake County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clermont ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clermont live with someone: 80% 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 3,088 Clermont residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (32% in Lake County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Clermont ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Clermont compared with Lake County and Florida

Census figure	Clermont	Lake County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	24%	27%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	3.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	8.1%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	4.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,855	$56,909	—

Older residents in towns around Clermont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Minneola, FL	5.4 mi	1,689	17%
Oakland, FL	5.6 mi	475	20%
Winter Garden, FL	7.7 mi	6,622	27%
Groveland, FL	8.7 mi	4,260	23%
Horizon West, FL	8.8 mi	5,315	33%
Lake Butler, FL	11 mi	2,145	20%

Hospices serving Clermont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	19 mi	(352) 343-1341
Adventhealth Hospice Care Central Florida	Altamonte Springs, FL	21 mi	(407) 682-0808
Gentiva	Orlando, FL	24 mi	(407) 514-1300
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Lake And Sumter Inc	The Villages, FL	31 mi	(352) 415-0778
Good Shepherd Hospice	Lakeland, FL	34 mi	(863) 682-0067

Nursing homes near Clermont (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakes Of Clermont Health And Rehabilitation Center	Clermont, FL	1.3 mi	4 of 5	80	(352) 717-7980
Skytop View Rehabilitation Center	Clermont, FL	2.2 mi	5 of 5	30	(352) 241-7104
Clermont Health And Rehabilitation Center	Clermont, FL	2.5 mi	4 of 5	182	(352) 394-2188
Aviata At Colonial Lakes	Winter Garden, FL	6.8 mi	2 of 5	180	(407) 877-2394

Straight-line miles from the center of Clermont. 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 Clermont

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 26% of the $5,405 monthly median income of Clermont 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 Clermont: common questions

Which hospices serve Clermont?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Clermont ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc, Adventhealth Hospice Care Central Florida, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Clermont?

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 26% of the $5,405 monthly median income of Clermont 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 Clermont. 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 Clermont, FL