Respite Care in Kissimmee, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kissimmee, FL: the local picture

9,414

residents 65 or older (12% of Kissimmee)

78%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Osceola County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kissimmee ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kissimmee live with someone: 78% 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 3,791 Kissimmee residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (38% in Osceola County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Kissimmee ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kissimmee compared with Osceola County and Florida

Census figure	Kissimmee	Osceola County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	38%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	18%	25%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.3%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	4.3%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,280	$49,258	—

Older residents in towns around Kissimmee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hunters Creek, FL	4.1 mi	3,342	24%
Buenaventura Lakes, FL	4.5 mi	4,690	39%
Southchase, FL	5.5 mi	2,635	37%
Williamsburg, FL	7.0 mi	1,663	40%
Meadow Woods, FL	7.0 mi	4,801	41%
Celebration, FL	8.1 mi	2,556	30%

Hospices serving Kissimmee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Orlando, FL	19 mi	(407) 514-1300
Adventhealth Hospice Care Central Florida	Altamonte Springs, FL	25 mi	(407) 682-0808
Empath Hospice, LLC	Lakeland, FL	37 mi	(863) 329-2750
Good Shepherd Hospice	Lakeland, FL	37 mi	(863) 682-0067
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	39 mi	(352) 343-1341

Nursing homes near Kissimmee (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kissimmee Health And Rehabilitation Center	Kissimmee, FL	0.9 mi	4 of 5	59	(407) 847-7200
Terrace Of Kissimmee, The	Kissimmee, FL	1.0 mi	1 of 5	120	(407) 935-0200
Kissimmee Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Kissimmee, FL	1.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(407) 931-3336
Aviata At Kissimmee Gardens	Kissimmee, FL	1.1 mi	5 of 5	120	(407) 847-2854

Straight-line miles from the center of Kissimmee. 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 Kissimmee

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 47% of the $3,023 monthly median income of Kissimmee 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 Kissimmee: common questions

Which hospices serve Kissimmee?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Kissimmee ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Adventhealth Hospice Care Central Florida, Empath Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Kissimmee?

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 47% of the $3,023 monthly median income of Kissimmee 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 Kissimmee. 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 Kissimmee, FL