Respite Care in East Lake, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in East Lake, FL: the local picture

9,395

residents 65 or older (28% of East Lake)

76%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Pinellas County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Lake ZIP codes

Most older adults in East Lake live with someone: 76% 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 2,812 East Lake residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (31% in Pinellas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

East Lake compared with Pinellas County and Florida

Census figure	East Lake	Pinellas County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	32%	25%
Residents 65 or older	28%	26%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	3.5%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	6.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,714	$54,353	—

Older residents in towns around East Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Trinity, FL	4.8 mi	4,349	21%
Palm Harbor, FL	4.9 mi	17,566	31%
Keystone, FL	4.9 mi	4,511	21%
Oldsmar, FL	5.3 mi	2,630	31%
Holiday, FL	5.5 mi	4,869	36%
Tarpon Springs, FL	5.8 mi	7,741	35%

Hospices serving East Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suncoast Hospice	Palm Harbor, FL	3.4 mi	(727) 467-7423
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pinellas C	Clearwater, FL	14 mi	(727) 270-9800
Gulfside Hospice, Inc	Land O Lakes, FL	16 mi	(727) 845-5707
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	21 mi	(813) 877-2200
Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough, LLC	Brandon, FL	29 mi	(813) 561-7300

Nursing homes near East Lake (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aviata At The Palms	Palm Harbor, FL	3.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(727) 785-5671
St Mark Village	Palm Harbor, FL	4.2 mi	5 of 5	80	(727) 785-2577
Peninsula Health Center By Harborview	Tarpon Springs, FL	4.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(727) 934-0876
Oakpark Health And Rehabilitation Center	Palm Harbor, FL	4.6 mi	3 of 5	180	(727) 787-4777

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

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 24% of the $5,810 monthly median income of East Lake 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 Lake: common questions

Which hospices serve East Lake?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for East Lake ZIP codes, including Suncoast Hospice, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pinellas C, Gulfside Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in East Lake?

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 24% of the $5,810 monthly median income of East Lake 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 Lake. 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 East Lake, FL