Respite Care in Margate, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Margate, FL: the local picture

13,895

residents 65 or older (23% of Margate)

68%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Broward County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Margate ZIP codes

Most older adults in Margate 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 5,324 Margate residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (32% in Broward County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Margate ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Margate compared with Broward County and Florida

Census figure	Margate	Broward County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	23%	18%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.3%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	16%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	6.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,772	$51,526	—

Older residents in towns around Margate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Lauderdale, FL	2.5 mi	5,319	30%
Coconut Creek, FL	2.8 mi	11,699	36%
Coral Springs, FL	3.4 mi	17,702	30%
Tamarac, FL	4.2 mi	18,941	36%
Pompano Beach, FL	4.8 mi	21,979	32%
Lauderdale Lakes, FL	5.6 mi	7,063	38%

Hospices serving Margate

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	134 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Margate (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Margate Health And Rehabilitation Center	Margate, FL	1.0 mi	5 of 5	170	(954) 979-6401
Solaris Healthcare Coconut Creek	Coconut Creek, FL	2.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(954) 968-8333
Tamarac Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Tamarac, FL	4.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(954) 722-9330
Nspire Healthcare Tamarac	Tamarac, FL	4.5 mi	3 of 5	141	(954) 722-7001

Straight-line miles from the center of Margate. 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 Margate

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 $3,231 monthly median income of Margate 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 Margate: common questions

Which hospices serve Margate?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Margate ZIP codes, including Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida.

How much does respite care cost in Margate?

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 $3,231 monthly median income of Margate 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 Margate. 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 Margate, FL