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

Local figures

Respite Care in Lake Park, FL: the local picture

1,469

residents 65 or older (16% of Lake Park)

69%

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

33%

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

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lake Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lake Park live with someone: 69% 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 464 Lake Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (29% in Palm Beach County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Lake Park compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Lake Park	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	25%
Residents 65 or older	16%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,750	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Riviera Beach, FL	1.4 mi	7,391	32%
North Palm Beach, FL	1.5 mi	4,580	28%
Juno Beach, FL	5.2 mi	2,253	31%
West Palm Beach, FL	5.3 mi	26,251	28%
Palm Beach Gardens, FL	7.0 mi	19,836	28%
Westgate, FL	7.2 mi	781	53%

Hospices serving Lake Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc	West Palm Beach, FL	3.5 mi	(561) 848-5200
Palm Beach Hospice And Palliative Care By Morselife	West Palm Beach, FL	6.6 mi	(561) 868-6573
Hospice By The Sea Inc	Boca Raton, FL	31 mi	(561) 395-5031
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	100 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Lake Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Lake Care Center And Rehab	Lake Park, FL	0.4 mi	4 of 5	85	(561) 881-8144
Edward J Healey Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Riviera Beach, FL	2.7 mi	5 of 5	120	(561) 842-6111
Rehabilitation Center Of The Palm Beaches, The	West Palm Beach, FL	2.9 mi	4 of 5	85	(561) 712-1717
Prosper Health And Rehabilitation Center	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	2.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(561) 626-9702

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake 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 Lake 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 35% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Lake 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 Lake Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Lake Park?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Lake Park ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc, Palm Beach Hospice And Palliative Care By Morselife, Hospice By The Sea Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Lake 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 35% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake Park, FL