Respite Care in Micco, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Micco, FL: the local picture

5,460

residents 65 or older (61% of Micco)

67%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Indian River County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Micco ZIP codes

Most older adults in Micco live with someone: 67% 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 1,827 Micco residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (29% in Indian River County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Micco compared with Indian River County and Florida

Census figure	Micco	Indian River County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	61%	35%	21%
Residents 85 or older	7.5%	4.8%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.3%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	4.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,575	$66,445	—

Older residents in towns around Micco

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sebastian, FL	5.6 mi	9,665	32%
Grant-Valkaria, FL	6.3 mi	2,035	34%
Vero Lake Estates, FL	7.7 mi	1,108	47%
Malabar, FL	10 mi	590	24%
Fellsmere, FL	11 mi	438	33%
Winter Beach, FL	11 mi	1,825	17%

Hospices serving Micco

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Of Brevard	Melbourne, FL	16 mi	(321) 549-0275
Vna Hospice Of Indian River County Inc	Vero Beach, FL	17 mi	(772) 567-5551
Hospice Of Health First Inc	West Melbourne, FL	18 mi	(321) 434-1744
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	23 mi	(321) 751-6671
Mederi Caretenders Hospice	Viera, FL	26 mi	(321) 253-2222

Nursing homes near Micco (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Palm Bay	Palm Bay, FL	12 mi	5 of 5	141	(321) 952-1818
Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center	Palm Bay, FL	13 mi	4 of 5	120	(321) 723-1235
Aviata At Palm Bay	Palm Bay, FL	13 mi	4 of 5	120	(321) 722-0660
Willowbrooke Court At Indian River Estates	Vero Beach, FL	15 mi	5 of 5	40	(772) 562-8700

Straight-line miles from the center of Micco. 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 Micco

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 39% of the $3,631 monthly median income of Micco 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 Micco: common questions

Which hospices serve Micco?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Micco ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Of Brevard, Vna Hospice Of Indian River County Inc, Hospice Of Health First Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Micco?

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 39% of the $3,631 monthly median income of Micco 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 Micco. 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 Micco, FL