Respite Care in Dade City North, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dade City North, FL: the local picture

377

residents 65 or older (13% of Dade City North)

71%

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

5.6%

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

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dade City North ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dade City North 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 21 Dade City North residents aged 65 or older report a disability (5.6%) (34% in Pasco County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Dade City North ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dade City North compared with Pasco County and Florida

Census figure	Dade City North	Pasco County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	5.6%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	13%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	46%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	4.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,222	$48,950	—

Older residents in towns around Dade City North

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Dade City, FL	2.2 mi	1,859	50%
Ridge Manor, FL	7.5 mi	1,018	33%
Pasadena Hills, FL	7.8 mi	2,671	40%
Zephyrhills North, FL	9.3 mi	1,217	27%
Zephyrhills, FL	9.9 mi	5,875	31%
Zephyrhills West, FL	11 mi	2,929	39%

Hospices serving Dade City North

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun	Wesley Chapel, FL	13 mi	(813) 364-0311
Gulfside Hospice, Inc	Land O Lakes, FL	19 mi	(727) 845-5707
Hph Hospice	Brooksville, FL	23 mi	(866) 940-0962
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	26 mi	(813) 877-2200
Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough, LLC	Brandon, FL	34 mi	(813) 561-7300

Nursing homes near Dade City North (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dade City Health And Rehabilitation Center	Dade City, FL	1.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(352) 567-8615
Royal Oak Nursing Center	Dade City, FL	2.2 mi	4 of 5	120	(352) 567-3122
Solaris Healthcare Zephyrhills	Zephyrhills, FL	8.3 mi	5 of 5	113	(813) 788-4300
Hillside Health And Rehabilitation Center	Zephyrhills, FL	9.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(813) 788-7114

Straight-line miles from the center of Dade City North. 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 Dade City North

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 62% of the $2,269 monthly median income of Dade City North 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 Dade City North: common questions

Which hospices serve Dade City North?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Dade City North ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun, Gulfside Hospice, Inc, Hph Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Dade City North?

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 62% of the $2,269 monthly median income of Dade City North 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 North. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Dade City North, FL