Respite Care in Perry, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Perry, FL: the local picture

1,258

residents 65 or older (18% of Perry)

60%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Taylor County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Perry ZIP codes

Most older adults in Perry live with someone: 60% 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 447 Perry residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (36% in Taylor County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Perry compared with Taylor County and Florida

Census figure	Perry	Taylor County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	36%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	25%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	4.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	12%	12%
Households with no vehicle	14%	8.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,828	$39,083	—

Older residents in towns around Perry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Madison, FL	27 mi	351	34%
Monticello, FL	35 mi	725	38%
Live Oak, FL	38 mi	1,092	22%
Woodville, FL	43 mi	748	57%
Jasper, FL	45 mi	236	36%
Tallahassee, FL	47 mi	23,684	33%

Hospices serving Perry

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Tallahassee, FL	46 mi	(850) 575-4998
Big Bend Hospice Inc	Tallahassee, FL	46 mi	(850) 878-5310
Haven Hospice	Gainesville, FL	76 mi	(904) 378-2121
Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc	Jacksonville, FL	118 mi	(904) 268-5200

Nursing homes near Perry (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aviata At Big Bend	Perry, FL	1.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(850) 584-6334
Good Samaritan Center	Live Oak, FL	23 mi	5 of 5	161	(386) 658-5550

Straight-line miles from the center of Perry. 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 Perry

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 51% of the $2,736 monthly median income of Perry 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 Perry: common questions

Which hospices serve Perry?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Perry ZIP codes, including Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida, Big Bend Hospice Inc, Haven Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Perry?

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 51% of the $2,736 monthly median income of Perry 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 Perry. 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 Perry, FL