Respite Care in Port Orange, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Port Orange, FL: the local picture

16,315

residents 65 or older (25% of Port Orange)

71%

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

36%

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

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Port Orange ZIP codes

Most older adults in Port Orange live with someone: 71% 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 5,827 Port Orange residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (34% in Volusia County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Port Orange ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Port Orange compared with Volusia County and Florida

Census figure	Port Orange	Volusia County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	25%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.7%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	9.9%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	5.3%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,264	$54,671	—

Older residents in towns around Port Orange

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
South Daytona, FL	3.7 mi	3,121	34%
Daytona Beach Shores, FL	4.4 mi	2,881	21%
Ponce Inlet, FL	5.1 mi	1,907	26%
Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL	5.2 mi	1,777	32%
New Smyrna Beach, FL	6.8 mi	11,279	24%
Daytona Beach, FL	7.4 mi	17,806	39%

Hospices serving Port Orange

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Halifax Health Hospice	Port Orange, FL	1.8 mi	(386) 425-4701
Adventhealth Hospice Care East Florida	Ormond Beach, FL	13 mi	(386) 231-6555
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	49 mi	(352) 343-1341
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	70 mi	(321) 751-6671
Haven Hospice	Gainesville, FL	93 mi	(904) 378-2121

Nursing homes near Port Orange (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Port Orange Nursing And Rehab Center	Port Orange, FL	0.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(386) 760-7773
Aviata At South Daytona	South Daytona, FL	3.2 mi	2 of 5	65	(386) 767-4831
Carlton Shores Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cente	Daytona Beach, FL	4.7 mi	5 of 5	118	(386) 258-5544
Seaside Health And Rehabilitation Center	Daytona Beach, FL	5.2 mi	4 of 5	192	(386) 252-2600

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Orange. 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 Port Orange

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 33% of the $4,272 monthly median income of Port Orange 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 Port Orange: common questions

Which hospices serve Port Orange?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Port Orange ZIP codes, including Halifax Health Hospice, Adventhealth Hospice Care East Florida, Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Port Orange?

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 33% of the $4,272 monthly median income of Port Orange 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 Port Orange. 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 Port Orange, FL