Respite Care in Hobe Sound, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hobe Sound, FL: the local picture

4,724

residents 65 or older (34% of Hobe Sound)

75%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Martin County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hobe Sound ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hobe Sound live with someone: 75% 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 1,117 Hobe Sound residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (27% in Martin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Hobe Sound compared with Martin County and Florida

Census figure	Hobe Sound	Martin County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	34%	32%	21%
Residents 85 or older	5.6%	4.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	4.3%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,571	$69,533	—

Older residents in towns around Hobe Sound

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Port Salerno, FL	5.8 mi	3,264	26%
Tequesta, FL	7.7 mi	1,924	46%
Stuart, FL	11 mi	5,381	36%
Jupiter, FL	11 mi	15,093	22%
Jupiter Farms, FL	11 mi	2,557	26%
Palm City, FL	11 mi	7,621	24%

Hospices serving Hobe Sound

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Treasure Coast Hospice Of Martin	Stuart, FL	6.4 mi	(772) 403-4500
Treasure Coast Hospice Of St Lucie	Fort Pierce, FL	27 mi	(772) 403-4500
Hospice Of Okeechobee Incorporated	Okeechobee, FL	44 mi	(813) 467-2321
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	81 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Hobe Sound (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Martin Coast Center For Rehabilitation And Healthc	Hobe Sound, FL	1.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(772) 546-5800
Seabranch Health And Rehabilitation Center	Stuart, FL	5.5 mi	5 of 5	120	(772) 286-9440
Jupiter Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Jupiter, FL	9.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(561) 746-2998
Stuart Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Stuart, FL	9.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(772) 283-5887

Straight-line miles from the center of Hobe Sound. 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 Hobe Sound

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 29% of the $4,798 monthly median income of Hobe Sound 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 Hobe Sound: common questions

Which hospices serve Hobe Sound?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Hobe Sound ZIP codes, including Treasure Coast Hospice Of Martin, Treasure Coast Hospice Of St Lucie, Hospice Of Okeechobee Incorporated.

How much does respite care cost in Hobe Sound?

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 29% of the $4,798 monthly median income of Hobe Sound 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 Hobe Sound. 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 Hobe Sound, FL