Respite Care in Moon Lake, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Moon Lake, FL: the local picture

595

residents 65 or older (13% of Moon Lake)

78%

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

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Pasco County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Moon Lake ZIP codes

Most older adults in Moon Lake live with someone: 78% 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 298 Moon Lake residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (34% in Pasco County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Moon Lake ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Moon Lake compared with Pasco County and Florida

Census figure	Moon Lake	Pasco County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	13%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	32%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	15%	4.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,833	$48,950	—

Older residents in towns around Moon Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
River Ridge, FL	2.5 mi	1,137	27%
Meadow Oaks, FL	3.6 mi	1,224	27%
Quail Ridge, FL	4.7 mi	326	16%
Jasmine Estates, FL	5.1 mi	3,771	39%
Bayonet Point, FL	5.1 mi	7,768	45%
New Port Richey East, FL	5.9 mi	3,167	37%

Hospices serving Moon Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gulfside Hospice, Inc	Land O Lakes, FL	10 mi	(727) 845-5707
Suncoast Hospice	Palm Harbor, FL	16 mi	(727) 467-7423
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun	Wesley Chapel, FL	17 mi	(813) 364-0311
Hph Hospice	Brooksville, FL	18 mi	(866) 940-0962
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	23 mi	(813) 877-2200

Nursing homes near Moon Lake (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bear Creek Nursing Center	Hudson, FL	5.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(727) 863-5488
Bayonet Point Health Center By Harborview	Hudson, FL	6.2 mi	3 of 5	120	(727) 863-3100
Solaris Healthcare Bayonet Point	Hudson, FL	6.3 mi	3 of 5	180	(727) 863-1521
Windsor Woods Rehab And Healthcare Center	Hudson, FL	6.6 mi	3 of 5	103	(727) 862-6795

Straight-line miles from the center of Moon Lake. 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 Moon Lake

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 47% of the $2,986 monthly median income of Moon Lake 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 Moon Lake: common questions

Which hospices serve Moon Lake?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Moon Lake ZIP codes, including Gulfside Hospice, Inc, Suncoast Hospice, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun.

How much does respite care cost in Moon Lake?

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 47% of the $2,986 monthly median income of Moon Lake 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 Moon Lake. 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 Moon Lake, FL