Respite Care in Crawfordville, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Crawfordville, FL: the local picture

740

residents 65 or older (13% of Crawfordville)

64%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Wakulla County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Crawfordville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Crawfordville live with someone: 64% 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 332 Crawfordville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (34% in Wakulla County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Crawfordville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Crawfordville compared with Wakulla County and Florida

Census figure	Crawfordville	Wakulla County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	23%	25%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	6.2%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	3.2%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,788	$59,852	—

Older residents in towns around Crawfordville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Woodville, FL	9.8 mi	748	57%
Tallahassee, FL	19 mi	23,684	33%
Bradfordville, FL	27 mi	3,494	18%
Quincy, FL	29 mi	1,187	57%
Monticello, FL	38 mi	725	38%
Eastpoint, FL	43 mi	689	32%

Hospices serving Crawfordville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Big Bend Hospice Inc	Tallahassee, FL	21 mi	(850) 878-5310
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Tallahassee, FL	21 mi	(850) 575-4998

Nursing homes near Crawfordville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eden Springs Nursing And Rehab Center	Crawfordville, FL	6.3 mi	5 of 5	120	(850) 926-7181
Pruitthealth - Southwood	Tallahassee, FL	17 mi	4 of 5	101	(678) 533-5770
Miracle Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc	Tallahassee, FL	18 mi	2 of 5	120	(850) 224-8486
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Extended Care	Tallahassee, FL	19 mi	5 of 5	113	(850) 431-5440

Straight-line miles from the center of Crawfordville. 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 Crawfordville

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 57% of the $2,482 monthly median income of Crawfordville 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 Crawfordville: common questions

Which hospices serve Crawfordville?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Crawfordville ZIP codes, including Big Bend Hospice Inc, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida.

How much does respite care cost in Crawfordville?

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 57% of the $2,482 monthly median income of Crawfordville 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 Crawfordville. 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 Crawfordville, FL