Respite Care in Palm Beach, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Palm Beach, FL: the local picture

5,934

residents 65 or older (63% of Palm Beach)

70%

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

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Palm Beach County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Palm Beach ZIP codes

Most older adults in Palm Beach live with someone: 70% 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 1,029 Palm Beach residents aged 65 or older report a disability (17%) (29% in Palm Beach County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Palm Beach ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Palm Beach compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Palm Beach	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	25%
Residents 65 or older	63%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	11%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.9%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	6.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$167,083	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Palm Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Westgate, FL	3.5 mi	781	53%
Lake Clarke Shores, FL	4.0 mi	746	28%
Haverhill, FL	4.9 mi	337	35%
Lake Worth Beach, FL	5.3 mi	6,545	34%
Palm Springs, FL	5.4 mi	3,447	33%
Lake Belvedere Estates, FL	5.8 mi	379	23%

Hospices serving Palm Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc	West Palm Beach, FL	4.2 mi	(561) 848-5200
Palm Beach Hospice And Palliative Care By Morselife	West Palm Beach, FL	5.4 mi	(561) 868-6573
Hospice By The Sea Inc	Boca Raton, FL	24 mi	(561) 395-5031
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	108 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Palm Beach (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lourdes-Noreen Mckeen Residence For Geriatric Care	West Palm Beach, FL	1.2 mi	4 of 5	132	(561) 655-8544
Palm Garden Of West Palm Beach	West Palm Beach, FL	2.7 mi	2 of 5	176	(561) 471-5566
Lakeside Health Center	West Palm Beach, FL	3.2 mi	4 of 5	107	(561) 655-7780
Darcy Hall Of Life Care	West Palm Beach, FL	3.5 mi	2 of 5	220	(561) 683-3333

Straight-line miles from the center of Palm Beach. 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 Palm Beach

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 10% of the $13,924 monthly median income of Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach: common questions

Which hospices serve Palm Beach?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Palm Beach ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc, Palm Beach Hospice And Palliative Care By Morselife, Hospice By The Sea Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Palm Beach?

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 10% of the $13,924 monthly median income of Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach. 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 Palm Beach, FL