Respite Care in Port Richey, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Port Richey, FL: the local picture

877

residents 65 or older (26% of Port Richey)

74%

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

33%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Port Richey ZIP codes

Most older adults in Port Richey live with someone: 74% 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 272 Port Richey residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (34% in Pasco County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Port Richey ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Port Richey compared with Pasco County and Florida

Census figure	Port Richey	Pasco County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	26%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	4.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,250	$48,950	—

Older residents in towns around Port Richey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Port Richey, FL	2.0 mi	5,205	37%
New Port Richey East, FL	2.0 mi	3,167	37%
Jasmine Estates, FL	2.6 mi	3,771	39%
Elfers, FL	4.2 mi	2,733	33%
Bayonet Point, FL	4.4 mi	7,768	45%
Beacon Square, FL	4.7 mi	1,379	35%

Hospices serving Port Richey

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suncoast Hospice	Palm Harbor, FL	13 mi	(727) 467-7423
Gulfside Hospice, Inc	Land O Lakes, FL	17 mi	(727) 845-5707
Hph Hospice	Brooksville, FL	23 mi	(866) 940-0962
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pinellas C	Clearwater, FL	23 mi	(727) 270-9800
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun	Wesley Chapel, FL	24 mi	(813) 364-0311

Nursing homes near Port Richey (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Madison Pointe Care Center	New Port Richey, FL	1.6 mi	3 of 5	119	(727) 843-0600
Heather Hill Healthcare Center	New Port Richey, FL	1.7 mi	2 of 5	105	(727) 849-6939
Southern Pines Nursing Center	New Port Richey, FL	2.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(727) 842-8402
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of New Port Richey	New Port Richey, FL	2.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(727) 376-1585

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

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 41% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Port Richey 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 Richey: common questions

Which hospices serve Port Richey?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Port Richey ZIP codes, including Suncoast Hospice, Gulfside Hospice, Inc, Hph Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Port Richey?

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 41% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Port Richey 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 Richey. 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 Richey, FL