Respite Care in Holden Heights, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Holden Heights, FL: the local picture

689

residents 65 or older (21% of Holden Heights)

73%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Orange County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Holden Heights ZIP codes

Most older adults in Holden Heights live with someone: 73% 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 310 Holden Heights residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (33% in Orange County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Holden Heights ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Holden Heights compared with Orange County and Florida

Census figure	Holden Heights	Orange County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	21%	25%
Residents 65 or older	21%	13%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	12%
Households with no vehicle	23%	5.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,602	$57,429	—

Older residents in towns around Holden Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Holden Lakes, FL	1.7 mi	968	46%
Edgewood, FL	3.2 mi	427	22%
Oak Ridge, FL	3.4 mi	2,783	25%
Sky Lake, FL	4.1 mi	1,561	56%
Orlovista, FL	4.2 mi	1,107	17%
Conway, FL	4.4 mi	2,749	38%

Hospices serving Holden Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Orlando, FL	5.7 mi	(407) 514-1300
Adventhealth Hospice Care Central Florida	Altamonte Springs, FL	9.9 mi	(407) 682-0808
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	28 mi	(352) 343-1341
Good Shepherd Hospice	Lakeland, FL	46 mi	(863) 682-0067
Halifax Health Hospice	Port Orange, FL	48 mi	(386) 425-4701

Nursing homes near Holden Heights (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Orlando Health And Rehabilitation Center	Orlando, FL	0.7 mi	1 of 5	391	(407) 843-3230
South Orange Health And Rehabilitation Center	Orlando, FL	1.2 mi	5 of 5	115	(407) 423-1612
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Orlando, FL	1.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(407) 295-5371
Westminster Towers	Orlando, FL	1.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(407) 841-1310

Straight-line miles from the center of Holden Heights. 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 Holden Heights

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 41% of the $3,467 monthly median income of Holden Heights 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 Holden Heights: common questions

Which hospices serve Holden Heights?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Holden Heights ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Adventhealth Hospice Care Central Florida, Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Holden Heights?

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 41% of the $3,467 monthly median income of Holden Heights 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 Holden Heights. 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 Holden Heights, FL