Respite Care in Lely, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lely, FL: the local picture

1,921

residents 65 or older (50% of Lely)

71%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (22% in Collier County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lely ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lely 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 527 Lely residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (22% in Collier County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Lely ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lely compared with Collier County and Florida

Census figure	Lely	Collier County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	22%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	50%	34%	21%
Residents 85 or older	11%	4.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	7.8%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	4.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,851	$85,716	—

Older residents in towns around Lely

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Naples Manor, FL	1.1 mi	257	13%
Lely Resort, FL	1.6 mi	3,530	19%
Verona Walk, FL	3.3 mi	2,056	24%
Naples, FL	5.2 mi	11,004	18%
Golden Gate, FL	5.6 mi	2,590	26%
Vineyards, FL	8.6 mi	2,077	22%

Hospices serving Lely

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avow Hospice Inc	Naples, FL	6.5 mi	(239) 261-4404
Amedisys Hospice	Hialeah, FL	90 mi	(786) 566-6176
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	153 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Lely (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Solaris Healthcare Lely Palms	Naples, FL	0.9 mi	2 of 5	117	(239) 775-7715
Woodside Health And Rehabilitation Center	Naples, FL	1.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(239) 775-7757
Oakton Place Health And Rehabilitation At The Arli	Naples, FL	2.3 mi	2 of 5	44	(239) 307-3000
Gardens At Terracina Health & Rehabilitation	Naples, FL	2.3 mi	5 of 5	30	(239) 348-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Lely. 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 Lely

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 29% of the $4,904 monthly median income of Lely 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 Lely: common questions

Which hospices serve Lely?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Lely ZIP codes, including Avow Hospice Inc, Amedisys Hospice, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida.

How much does respite care cost in Lely?

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 29% of the $4,904 monthly median income of Lely 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 Lely. 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 Lely, FL