Respite Care in Ellenton, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ellenton, FL: the local picture

1,474

residents 65 or older (29% of Ellenton)

78%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Manatee County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ellenton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ellenton live with someone: 78% 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 417 Ellenton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (30% in Manatee County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Ellenton compared with Manatee County and Florida

Census figure	Ellenton	Manatee County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	29%	29%	21%
Residents 85 or older	6.7%	3.2%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.3%	8.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	4.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,118	$62,767	—

Older residents in towns around Ellenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Memphis, FL	2.2 mi	1,548	32%
Palmetto, FL	3.0 mi	4,072	31%
Samoset, FL	3.6 mi	636	44%
Bradenton, FL	4.0 mi	15,994	33%
West Samoset, FL	4.3 mi	632	57%
West Bradenton, FL	5.6 mi	950	45%

Hospices serving Ellenton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Care Of Manatee County LLC	Bradenton, FL	4.5 mi	(941) 277-5990
Affinity Care Of Sarasota	Sarasota, FL	20 mi	(941) 477-9991
Empath Tidewell Hospice	Sarasota, FL	20 mi	(941) 552-7500
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	36 mi	(813) 877-2200

Nursing homes near Ellenton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center	Palmetto, FL	1.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(941) 722-0553
Braden River Rehabilitation Center LLC	Bradenton, FL	2.3 mi	4 of 5	208	(941) 747-3706
Aviata At Bradenton	Bradenton, FL	2.3 mi	3 of 5	110	(941) 747-8681
Westminster Point Pleasant	Bradenton, FL	3.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(941) 747-1881

Straight-line miles from the center of Ellenton. 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 Ellenton

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 26% of the $5,343 monthly median income of Ellenton 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 Ellenton: common questions

Which hospices serve Ellenton?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Ellenton ZIP codes, including Affinity Care Of Manatee County LLC, Affinity Care Of Sarasota, Empath Tidewell Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Ellenton?

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 26% of the $5,343 monthly median income of Ellenton 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 Ellenton. 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 Ellenton, FL