Indian Rocks Beach, Florida

Respite Care in Indian Rocks Beach, FL

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Indian Rocks Beach for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Indian Rocks Beach, FL: the local picture

1,358
residents 65 or older (37% of Indian Rocks Beach)
81%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
23%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Pinellas County)
4
Medicare-certified hospices serve Indian Rocks Beach ZIP codes

Most older adults in Indian Rocks Beach live with someone: 81% 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 311 Indian Rocks Beach residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (31% in Pinellas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Indian Rocks Beach compared with Pinellas County and Florida

Census figureIndian Rocks BeachPinellas CountyFlorida
Residents 65+ with a disability23%31%31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone19%32%25%
Residents 65 or older37%26%21%
Residents 85 or older4.1%3.5%2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%12%12%
Households with no vehicle3.2%6.9%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$75,231$54,353—

Older residents in towns around Indian Rocks Beach

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Harbor Bluffs, FL1.5 mi72422%
Ridgecrest, FL2.5 mi57913%
Belleair, FL3.4 mi1,77020%
Largo, FL4.5 mi23,09934%
Seminole, FL5.2 mi6,49731%
Bardmoor, FL6.3 mi2,27529%

Hospices serving Indian Rocks Beach

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pinellas CClearwater, FL4.8 mi(727) 270-9800
Suncoast HospicePalm Harbor, FL15 mi(727) 467-7423
Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of HillsboroTampa, FL22 mi(813) 607-2630
Lifepath HospiceTemple Terrace, FL31 mi(813) 877-2200

Nursing homes near Indian Rocks Beach (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Oak Manor Healthcare & Rehabilitation CenterLargo, FL1.1 mi4 of 5180(727) 581-9427
Wrights Healthcare And Rehabilitation CenterSeminole, FL3.5 mi4 of 560(727) 391-9986
Palm Garden Of PinellasLargo, FL3.6 mi1 of 5120(727) 585-9377
Belleair Health Care CenterClearwater, FL4.0 mi4 of 5120(727) 585-5491

Straight-line miles from the center of Indian Rocks Beach. 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 Indian Rocks Beach

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 22% of the $6,269 monthly median income of Indian Rocks Beach 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Indian Rocks Beach: common questions

Which hospices serve Indian Rocks Beach?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Indian Rocks Beach ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pinellas C, Suncoast Hospice, Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro.

How much does respite care cost in Indian Rocks Beach?

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 22% of the $6,269 monthly median income of Indian Rocks Beach 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 Indian Rocks Beach. 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.

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