Respite Care in Keystone, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Keystone, FL: the local picture

4,511

residents 65 or older (17% of Keystone)

86%

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

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Hillsborough County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Keystone ZIP codes

Most older adults in Keystone live with someone: 86% 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 928 Keystone residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (35% in Hillsborough County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Keystone ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Keystone compared with Hillsborough County and Florida

Census figure	Keystone	Hillsborough County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	24%	25%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	5.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,781	$55,570	—

Older residents in towns around Keystone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Trinity, FL	4.4 mi	4,349	21%
Citrus Park, FL	4.8 mi	4,422	31%
Westchase, FL	4.9 mi	3,773	33%
East Lake, FL	4.9 mi	9,395	30%
Northdale, FL	5.1 mi	4,080	44%
Odessa, FL	5.2 mi	1,196	20%

Hospices serving Keystone

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suncoast Hospice	Palm Harbor, FL	7.7 mi	(727) 467-7423
Gulfside Hospice, Inc	Land O Lakes, FL	12 mi	(727) 845-5707
Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro	Tampa, FL	14 mi	(813) 607-2630
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	16 mi	(813) 877-2200
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pinellas C	Clearwater, FL	17 mi	(727) 270-9800

Nursing homes near Keystone (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Carrollwood Care Center	Tampa, FL	5.1 mi	3 of 5	120	(813) 960-1969
St. Andrew Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center	Tampa, FL	6.5 mi	2 of 5	45	(813) 908-2333
Trinity Regional Rehab Center	Trinity, FL	7.0 mi	1 of 5	120	(727) 859-4100
Aviata At Oldsmar	Oldsmar, FL	7.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(813) 855-4661

Straight-line miles from the center of Keystone. 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 Keystone

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 $7,565 monthly median income of Keystone 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 Keystone: common questions

Which hospices serve Keystone?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Keystone ZIP codes, including Suncoast Hospice, Gulfside Hospice, Inc, Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro.

How much does respite care cost in Keystone?

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 $7,565 monthly median income of Keystone 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 Keystone. 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 Keystone, FL