Respite Care in June Park, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in June Park, FL: the local picture

964

residents 65 or older (23% of June Park)

81%

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

37%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve June Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in June Park 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 358 June Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (33% in Brevard County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

June Park compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	June Park	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	3.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	8.1%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.7%	4.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,250	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around June Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Melbourne, FL	2.3 mi	5,451	40%
Melbourne, FL	3.1 mi	19,487	39%
Indialantic, FL	7.4 mi	769	15%
Melbourne Beach, FL	7.8 mi	986	16%
Indian Harbour Beach, FL	8.0 mi	2,644	30%
Palm Bay, FL	8.2 mi	24,719	37%

Hospices serving June Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Health First Inc	West Melbourne, FL	0.7 mi	(321) 434-1744
Amedisys Hospice Of Brevard	Melbourne, FL	4.1 mi	(321) 549-0275
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	4.5 mi	(321) 751-6671
Mederi Caretenders Hospice	Viera, FL	9.3 mi	(321) 253-2222
St. Francis Hospice	Titusville, FL	35 mi	(321) 269-4240

Nursing homes near June Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Indian River Center	West Melbourne, FL	1.7 mi	2 of 5	179	(321) 727-0990
West Melbourne Health & Rehabilitation Center	West Melbourne, FL	2.0 mi	2 of 5	180	(321) 725-7360
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of Melbourne	Melbourne, FL	3.5 mi	2 of 5	167	(321) 255-9200
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center	Melbourne, FL	3.9 mi	4 of 5	179	(321) 725-3990

Straight-line miles from the center of June Park. 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 June Park

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 30% of the $4,771 monthly median income of June Park 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 June Park: common questions

Which hospices serve June Park?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for June Park ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Health First Inc, Amedisys Hospice Of Brevard, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida.

How much does respite care cost in June Park?

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 30% of the $4,771 monthly median income of June Park 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 June Park. 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 June Park, FL