Respite Care in Madison, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Madison, FL: the local picture

351

residents 65 or older (12% of Madison)

59%

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

34%

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

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Madison ZIP codes

Most older adults in Madison live with someone: 59% 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 105 Madison residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (35% in Madison County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Madison compared with Madison County and Florida

Census figure	Madison	Madison County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	31%	25%
Residents 65 or older	12%	23%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	15%	6.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,000	$42,292	—

Older residents in towns around Madison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Quitman, GA	23 mi	1,003	35%
Perry, FL	27 mi	1,258	39%
Valdosta, GA	27 mi	7,848	35%
Monticello, FL	28 mi	725	38%
Live Oak, FL	28 mi	1,092	22%
Jasper, FL	29 mi	236	36%

Hospices serving Madison

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Big Bend Hospice Inc	Tallahassee, FL	48 mi	(850) 878-5310
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Tallahassee, FL	48 mi	(850) 575-4998
Haven Hospice	Gainesville, FL	81 mi	(904) 378-2121

Nursing homes near Madison (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Madison Health And Rehabilitation Center	Madison, FL	0.3 mi	5 of 5	60	(850) 973-4880
Lake Park Of Madison Nursing And Rehabilitation Ce	Madison, FL	1.2 mi	5 of 5	120	(850) 973-8277
Greenville Nursing And Rehab Center	Greenville, FL	13 mi	3 of 5	51	(850) 948-4601
Good Samaritan Center	Live Oak, FL	18 mi	5 of 5	161	(386) 658-5550

Straight-line miles from the center of Madison. 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 Madison

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 44% of the $3,167 monthly median income of Madison 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 Madison: common questions

Which hospices serve Madison?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Madison ZIP codes, including Big Bend Hospice Inc, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida, Haven Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Madison?

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 44% of the $3,167 monthly median income of Madison 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 Madison. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Madison, FL