Respite Care in Daytona Beach, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Daytona Beach, FL: the local picture

17,806

residents 65 or older (23% of Daytona Beach)

67%

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

39%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Daytona Beach ZIP codes

Most older adults in Daytona Beach live with someone: 67% 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 6,514 Daytona Beach residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (34% in Volusia County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Daytona Beach ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Daytona Beach compared with Volusia County and Florida

Census figure	Daytona Beach	Volusia County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	23%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.7%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.9%	12%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.3%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,859	$54,671	—

Older residents in towns around Daytona Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Holly Hill, FL	4.8 mi	3,008	44%
South Daytona, FL	5.8 mi	3,121	34%
Ormond Beach, FL	7.1 mi	14,718	34%
Daytona Beach Shores, FL	7.1 mi	2,881	21%
Port Orange, FL	7.4 mi	16,315	36%
Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL	9.8 mi	1,777	32%

Hospices serving Daytona Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Halifax Health Hospice	Port Orange, FL	5.7 mi	(386) 425-4701
Adventhealth Hospice Care East Florida	Ormond Beach, FL	6.4 mi	(386) 231-6555
Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc	Jacksonville, FL	76 mi	(904) 268-5200
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	77 mi	(321) 751-6671
Haven Hospice	Gainesville, FL	86 mi	(904) 378-2121

Nursing homes near Daytona Beach (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Indigo Manor	Daytona Beach, FL	0.9 mi	2 of 5	173	(386) 257-4400
Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home	Daytona Beach, FL	1.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(386) 274-3460
Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Daytona Beach, FL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	108	(386) 255-6571
Solaris Healthcare Daytona	Daytona Beach, FL	2.4 mi	5 of 5	73	(386) 257-6362

Straight-line miles from the center of Daytona Beach. 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 Daytona Beach

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 36% of the $3,905 monthly median income of Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach: common questions

Which hospices serve Daytona Beach?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Daytona Beach ZIP codes, including Halifax Health Hospice, Adventhealth Hospice Care East Florida, Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Daytona Beach?

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 36% of the $3,905 monthly median income of Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach. 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 Daytona Beach, FL