Respite Care in Hilliard, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hilliard, FL: the local picture

474

residents 65 or older (16% of Hilliard)

69%

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

45%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hilliard ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hilliard live with someone: 69% 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 152 Hilliard residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (30% in Nassau County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Hilliard ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hilliard compared with Nassau County and Florida

Census figure	Hilliard	Nassau County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	16%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.8%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	6.2%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	3.0%	6.0%

Older residents in towns around Hilliard

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Folkston, GA	12 mi	528	24%
Kingsland, GA	13 mi	2,256	40%
Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL	14 mi	1,432	46%
St. Marys, GA	21 mi	3,250	33%
Yulee, FL	21 mi	2,956	41%
Fernandina Beach, FL	28 mi	5,069	22%

Hospices serving Hilliard

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Florida	Jacksonville, FL	29 mi	(904) 740-2310
Heartland Hospice (Jacksonville)	Jacksonville, FL	39 mi	(904) 737-2553
Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc	Jacksonville, FL	39 mi	(904) 268-5200
Haven Hospice	Gainesville, FL	74 mi	(904) 378-2121
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	191 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Hilliard (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Hilliard	Hilliard, FL	0.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(904) 845-3988
Folkston Park Care And Rehabilitation Center	Folkston, GA	12 mi	1 of 5	92	(912) 266-8810
Lakeside Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Jacksonville, FL	21 mi	5 of 5	122	(904) 714-3793
Jacksonville Nursing And Rehab Center	Jacksonville, FL	21 mi	5 of 5	163	(904) 766-2297

Straight-line miles from the center of Hilliard. 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 Hilliard

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. 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 Hilliard: common questions

Which hospices serve Hilliard?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Hilliard ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Florida, Heartland Hospice (Jacksonville), Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Hilliard?

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. 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 Hilliard. 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 Hilliard, FL