Respite Care in Lakewood Park, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lakewood Park, FL: the local picture

3,741

residents 65 or older (27% of Lakewood Park)

68%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in St. Lucie County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lakewood Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lakewood Park live with someone: 68% 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 1,153 Lakewood Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (32% in St. Lucie County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Lakewood Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lakewood Park compared with St. Lucie County and Florida

Census figure	Lakewood Park	St. Lucie County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	27%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.7%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	4.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,531	$57,692	—

Older residents in towns around Lakewood Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Florida Ridge, FL	3.1 mi	5,763	31%
South Beach, FL	4.1 mi	1,712	17%
Fort Pierce North, FL	4.7 mi	1,429	38%
Vero Beach South, FL	5.4 mi	9,166	31%
Vero Beach, FL	7.5 mi	4,925	25%
Fort Pierce, FL	8.3 mi	10,227	29%

Hospices serving Lakewood Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Hospice Of Indian River County Inc	Vero Beach, FL	6.6 mi	(772) 567-5551
Treasure Coast Hospice Of St Lucie	Fort Pierce, FL	9.4 mi	(772) 403-4500
Treasure Coast Hospice Of Martin	Stuart, FL	30 mi	(772) 403-4500
Hospice Of Okeechobee Incorporated	Okeechobee, FL	36 mi	(813) 467-2321
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	46 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Lakewood Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sandgate Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center	Fort Pierce, FL	7.0 mi	2 of 5	107	(772) 466-3322
Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce	Fort Pierce, FL	7.0 mi	3 of 5	79	(772) 465-7560
Garden View Health And Rehabilitation Center	Vero Beach, FL	7.1 mi	1 of 5	72	(772) 567-5166
Aviata At Saint Lucie	Fort Pierce, FL	7.4 mi	1 of 5	171	(772) 464-5262

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 33% of the $4,211 monthly median income of Lakewood 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 Lakewood Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Lakewood Park?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Lakewood Park ZIP codes, including Vna Hospice Of Indian River County Inc, Treasure Coast Hospice Of St Lucie, Treasure Coast Hospice Of Martin.

How much does respite care cost in Lakewood 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 33% of the $4,211 monthly median income of Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood Park, FL