Respite Care in Navarre, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Navarre, FL: the local picture

5,405

residents 65 or older (14% of Navarre)

84%

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

31%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Navarre ZIP codes

Most older adults in Navarre live with someone: 84% 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 1,683 Navarre residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (35% in Santa Rosa County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Navarre ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Navarre compared with Santa Rosa County and Florida

Census figure	Navarre	Santa Rosa County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	21%	25%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.5%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	7.4%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	3.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,191	$68,515	—

Older residents in towns around Navarre

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Woodlawn Beach, FL	6.7 mi	837	10%
Midway, FL	7.2 mi	3,578	29%
Tiger Point, FL	10 mi	835	36%
Hurlburt Field, FL	10 mi	0	—
Mary Esther, FL	14 mi	875	48%
East Milton, FL	15 mi	1,730	57%

Hospices serving Navarre

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva I	Pensacola, FL	18 mi	(704) 662-1761
Peoples Hospice And Palliative Care Of Florida LLC	Pensacola, FL	20 mi	(850) 378-5618
Emerald Coast Hospice	Panama City, FL	74 mi	(850) 769-0055
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Tallahassee, FL	159 mi	(850) 575-4998
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	404 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Navarre (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bay Breeze Rehabilitation By Harborview	Gulf Breeze, FL	14 mi	3 of 5	120	(850) 932-9257
Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Fort Walton Beach, FL	15 mi	5 of 5	120	(850) 863-2066
Westwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Fort Walton Beach, FL	16 mi	4 of 5	60	(850) 863-5174
Emerald Coast Center	Fort Walton Beach, FL	17 mi	4 of 5	120	(850) 243-6134

Straight-line miles from the center of Navarre. 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 Navarre

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 $4,849 monthly median income of Navarre 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 Navarre: common questions

Which hospices serve Navarre?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Navarre ZIP codes, including Gentiva I, Peoples Hospice And Palliative Care Of Florida LLC, Emerald Coast Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Navarre?

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 $4,849 monthly median income of Navarre 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 Navarre. 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 Navarre, FL