Respite Care in Jupiter, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Jupiter, FL: the local picture

15,093

residents 65 or older (24% of Jupiter)

71%

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Palm Beach County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Jupiter ZIP codes

Most older adults in Jupiter live with someone: 71% 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 3,325 Jupiter residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (29% in Palm Beach County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Jupiter compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Jupiter	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	25%
Residents 65 or older	24%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	6.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,594	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Jupiter

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tequesta, FL	3.2 mi	1,924	46%
Juno Beach, FL	4.6 mi	2,253	31%
Palm Beach Gardens, FL	5.7 mi	19,836	28%
Jupiter Farms, FL	6.2 mi	2,557	26%
North Palm Beach, FL	7.7 mi	4,580	28%
Lake Park, FL	8.7 mi	1,469	33%

Hospices serving Jupiter

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc	West Palm Beach, FL	12 mi	(561) 848-5200
Palm Beach Hospice And Palliative Care By Morselife	West Palm Beach, FL	14 mi	(561) 868-6573
Treasure Coast Hospice Of Martin	Stuart, FL	16 mi	(772) 403-4500
Treasure Coast Hospice Of St Lucie	Fort Pierce, FL	37 mi	(772) 403-4500
Hospice By The Sea Inc	Boca Raton, FL	39 mi	(561) 395-5031

Nursing homes near Jupiter (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jupiter Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Jupiter, FL	1.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(561) 746-2998
Luxe At Jupiter Rehabilitation Center (The)	Jupiter, FL	2.2 mi	1 of 5	129	(718) 852-7000
Nursing Center At La Posada, The	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	4.9 mi	4 of 5	40	(561) 514-5000
Gardens Court	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	5.3 mi	5 of 5	120	(561) 626-1125

Straight-line miles from the center of Jupiter. 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 Jupiter

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 19% of the $7,383 monthly median income of Jupiter 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 Jupiter: common questions

Which hospices serve Jupiter?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Jupiter ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc, Palm Beach Hospice And Palliative Care By Morselife, Treasure Coast Hospice Of Martin.

How much does respite care cost in Jupiter?

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 19% of the $7,383 monthly median income of Jupiter 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 Jupiter. 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 Jupiter, FL