Respite Care in Dade City, FL
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Respite Care in Dade City, FL: the local picture
Most older adults in Dade City live with someone: 69% 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 810 Dade City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (34% in Pasco County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Dade City ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Dade City compared with Pasco County and Florida
| Census figure | Dade City | Pasco County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 50% | 34% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 27% | 25% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 22% | 21% |
| Residents 85 or older | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $39,122 | $48,950 | — |
Older residents in towns around Dade City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dade City North, FL | 2.2 mi | 377 | 5.6% |
| Pasadena Hills, FL | 5.8 mi | 2,671 | 40% |
| Zephyrhills North, FL | 7.2 mi | 1,217 | 27% |
| Zephyrhills, FL | 7.8 mi | 5,875 | 31% |
| Zephyrhills West, FL | 8.4 mi | 2,929 | 39% |
| Zephyrhills South, FL | 9.5 mi | 2,348 | 33% |
Hospices serving Dade City
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun | Wesley Chapel, FL | 11 mi | (813) 364-0311 |
| Gulfside Hospice, Inc | Land O Lakes, FL | 18 mi | (727) 845-5707 |
| Hph Hospice | Brooksville, FL | 24 mi | (866) 940-0962 |
| Lifepath Hospice | Temple Terrace, FL | 24 mi | (813) 877-2200 |
| Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough, LLC | Brandon, FL | 31 mi | (813) 561-7300 |
Nursing homes near Dade City (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Nursing Center | Dade City, FL | 0.3 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (352) 567-3122 |
| Dade City Health And Rehabilitation Center | Dade City, FL | 0.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (352) 567-8615 |
| Solaris Healthcare Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | 6.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 113 | (813) 788-4300 |
| Hillside Health And Rehabilitation Center | Zephyrhills, FL | 7.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (813) 788-7114 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Dade City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Dade City
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 43% of the $3,260 monthly median income of Dade City 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Dade City: common questions
Which hospices serve Dade City?
Medicare lists 11 hospices for Dade City ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun, Gulfside Hospice, Inc, Hph Hospice.
How much does respite care cost in Dade City?
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 43% of the $3,260 monthly median income of Dade City 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 Dade City. 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.
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