Respite Care in Delray Beach, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Delray Beach, FL: the local picture

19,036

residents 65 or older (28% of Delray Beach)

69%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Palm Beach County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Delray Beach ZIP codes

Most older adults in Delray Beach 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 5,390 Delray Beach residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (29% in Palm Beach County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Delray Beach ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Delray Beach compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Delray Beach	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	25%
Residents 65 or older	28%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	5.3%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	6.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,665	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Delray Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Highland Beach, FL	3.5 mi	2,780	29%
Boynton Beach, FL	5.0 mi	18,343	28%
Boca Raton, FL	5.8 mi	24,623	23%
San Castle, FL	7.8 mi	402	35%
Hypoluxo, FL	8.1 mi	679	25%
Seminole Manor, FL	8.9 mi	248	50%

Hospices serving Delray Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice By The Sea Inc	Boca Raton, FL	7.6 mi	(561) 395-5031
Palm Beach Hospice And Palliative Care By Morselife	West Palm Beach, FL	18 mi	(561) 868-6573
Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc	West Palm Beach, FL	20 mi	(561) 848-5200
Amedisys Hospice	Hialeah, FL	43 mi	(786) 566-6176
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	122 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Delray Beach (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cascades Health And Rehabilitation Center	Delray Beach, FL	0.9 mi	3 of 5	100	(561) 454-1136
Abbey Delray South	Delray Beach, FL	1.4 mi	4 of 5	90	(561) 454-5200
Harbours Edge	Delray Beach, FL	1.7 mi	4 of 5	54	(561) 272-7979
The Terrace Of Delray Beach Nursing And Rehabilita	Delray Beach, FL	2.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(561) 495-3188

Straight-line miles from the center of Delray 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 Delray 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 30% of the $4,639 monthly median income of Delray 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 Delray Beach: common questions

Which hospices serve Delray Beach?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Delray Beach ZIP codes, including Hospice By The Sea Inc, Palm Beach Hospice And Palliative Care By Morselife, Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Delray 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 30% of the $4,639 monthly median income of Delray 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 Delray 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 Delray Beach, FL