Respite Care in East Bronson, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in East Bronson, FL: the local picture

339

residents 65 or older (13% of East Bronson)

51%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Levy County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Bronson ZIP codes

Most older adults in East Bronson live with someone: 51% 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 139 East Bronson residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (40% in Levy County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving East Bronson ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

East Bronson compared with Levy County and Florida

Census figure	East Bronson	Levy County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	40%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	29%	25%
Residents 65 or older	13%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.1%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	5.2%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,531	$47,356	—

Older residents in towns around East Bronson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Williston Highlands, FL	9.3 mi	527	35%
Williston, FL	10 mi	658	44%
Newberry, FL	13 mi	1,005	28%
Gainesville, FL	21 mi	17,357	35%
Rainbow Lakes Estates, FL	21 mi	1,203	34%
Alachua, FL	22 mi	2,107	28%

Hospices serving East Bronson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Haven Hospice	Gainesville, FL	20 mi	(904) 378-2121
Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc	Jacksonville, FL	78 mi	(904) 268-5200
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	146 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near East Bronson (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Williston Care Center And Rehab	Williston, FL	9.7 mi	2 of 5	120	(352) 528-3561
Terrace Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Gainesville, FL	15 mi	5 of 5	138	(352) 333-0600
Plaza Health And Rehab	Gainesville, FL	16 mi	5 of 5	180	(352) 376-8821
Park Meadows Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Gainesville, FL	17 mi	2 of 5	148	(352) 378-1558

Straight-line miles from the center of East Bronson. 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 East Bronson

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 69% of the $2,044 monthly median income of East Bronson 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 East Bronson: common questions

Which hospices serve East Bronson?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for East Bronson ZIP codes, including Haven Hospice, Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida.

How much does respite care cost in East Bronson?

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 69% of the $2,044 monthly median income of East Bronson 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 East Bronson. 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 East Bronson, FL