Respite Care in Dundee, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dundee, FL: the local picture

915

residents 65 or older (16% of Dundee)

74%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Polk County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dundee ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dundee live with someone: 74% 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 313 Dundee residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (32% in Polk County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Dundee ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Dundee compared with Polk County and Florida

Census figure	Dundee	Polk County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	24%	25%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.1%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	5.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,962	$50,939	—

Older residents in towns around Dundee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Grenelefe, FL	4.1 mi	541	18%
Cypress Gardens, FL	5.4 mi	1,846	33%
Haines City, FL	6.7 mi	5,012	34%
Lake Wales, FL	6.7 mi	4,488	31%
Winter Haven, FL	8.1 mi	10,681	33%
Wahneta, FL	8.7 mi	384	20%

Hospices serving Dundee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida Inc	Lakeland, FL	21 mi	(863) 709-0099
Good Shepherd Hospice	Lakeland, FL	22 mi	(863) 682-0067
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	55 mi	(352) 343-1341
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	55 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Dundee (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Astoria Health And Rehabilitation Center	Winter Haven, FL	4.8 mi	3 of 5	132	(863) 318-5000
Lake Mariam Health And Rehabilitation Center	Winter Haven, FL	5.7 mi	2 of 5	120	(863) 293-1989
Haines City Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Haines City, FL	5.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(863) 422-8656
Palm Garden Of Winter Haven	Winter Haven, FL	6.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(863) 293-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Dundee. 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 Dundee

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 47% of the $2,997 monthly median income of Dundee 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 Dundee: common questions

Which hospices serve Dundee?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Dundee ZIP codes, including Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida Inc, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Dundee?

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 47% of the $2,997 monthly median income of Dundee 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 Dundee. 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 Dundee, FL