Respite Care in Nokomis, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Nokomis, FL: the local picture

1,057

residents 65 or older (31% of Nokomis)

69%

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

56%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Sarasota County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Nokomis ZIP codes

Most older adults in Nokomis live with someone: 69% 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 587 Nokomis residents aged 65 or older report a disability (56%) (27% in Sarasota County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Nokomis ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Nokomis compared with Sarasota County and Florida

Census figure	Nokomis	Sarasota County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	24%	25%
Residents 65 or older	31%	38%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	5.1%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.6%	7.7%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	4.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,205	$71,458	—

Older residents in towns around Nokomis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Venice, FL	1.4 mi	16,863	25%
Laurel, FL	2.4 mi	5,494	32%
Venice Gardens, FL	3.7 mi	871	28%
Osprey, FL	5.2 mi	2,878	27%
South Venice, FL	5.6 mi	4,994	23%
Palmer Ranch, FL	7.1 mi	8,385	23%

Hospices serving Nokomis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Care Of Sarasota	Sarasota, FL	8.6 mi	(941) 477-9991
Empath Tidewell Hospice	Sarasota, FL	8.6 mi	(941) 552-7500

Nursing homes near Nokomis (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Venice Health And Rehabilitation Center	Venice, FL	1.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(941) 488-6733
Aviata At Venice	Venice, FL	1.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(941) 484-0425
Advinia Care At Venice	Venice, FL	1.9 mi	1 of 5	45	(941) 484-8801
Capri Health And Rehabilitation Center	Venice, FL	2.3 mi	2 of 5	129	(941) 486-8088

Straight-line miles from the center of Nokomis. 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 Nokomis

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 52% of the $2,684 monthly median income of Nokomis 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 Nokomis: common questions

Which hospices serve Nokomis?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Nokomis ZIP codes, including Affinity Care Of Sarasota, Empath Tidewell Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Nokomis?

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 52% of the $2,684 monthly median income of Nokomis 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 Nokomis. 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 Nokomis, FL