Respite Care in Fleming Island, FL
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Respite Care in Fleming Island, FL: the local picture
Most older adults in Fleming Island live with someone: 82% 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 1,925 Fleming Island residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (34% in Clay County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Fleming Island ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Fleming Island compared with Clay County and Florida
| Census figure | Fleming Island | Clay County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 34% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 19% | 25% |
| Residents 65 or older | 22% | 17% | 21% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.3% | 8.4% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.9% | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $91,313 | $67,737 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fleming Island
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside, FL | 4.3 mi | 5,934 | 37% |
| Orange Park, FL | 5.0 mi | 2,455 | 35% |
| Fruit Cove, FL | 5.5 mi | 4,988 | 25% |
| Asbury Lake, FL | 5.7 mi | 1,834 | 33% |
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL | 5.7 mi | 2,555 | 43% |
| Green Cove Springs, FL | 8.1 mi | 1,746 | 38% |
Hospices serving Fleming Island
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc | Jacksonville, FL | 9.1 mi | (904) 268-5200 |
| Heartland Hospice (Jacksonville) | Jacksonville, FL | 13 mi | (904) 737-2553 |
| Hospice Of Florida | Jacksonville, FL | 16 mi | (904) 740-2310 |
| Haven Hospice | Gainesville, FL | 50 mi | (904) 378-2121 |
| Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida | Melbourne, FL | 149 mi | (321) 751-6671 |
Nursing homes near Fleming Island (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth - Fleming Island | Fleming Island, FL | 1.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 97 | (904) 293-1311 |
| Isle Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Orange Park, FL | 2.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 108 | (904) 213-8338 |
| Oak View Health And Rehabilitation Center | Orange Park, FL | 4.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (904) 269-2610 |
| Aviata At Orange Park | Orange Park, FL | 4.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (904) 269-8922 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fleming Island. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Fleming Island
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 19% of the $7,609 monthly median income of Fleming Island 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Fleming Island: common questions
Which hospices serve Fleming Island?
Medicare lists 5 hospices for Fleming Island ZIP codes, including Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc, Heartland Hospice (Jacksonville), Hospice Of Florida.
How much does respite care cost in Fleming Island?
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 19% of the $7,609 monthly median income of Fleming Island 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 Fleming Island. 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.
More senior care near Fleming Island
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- Respite Care in Green Cove Springs, FL
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- Medication Reminders in Fleming Island
- Veterans’ Home Care in Fleming Island
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.
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