Respite Care in Port Salerno, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Port Salerno, FL: the local picture

3,264

residents 65 or older (29% of Port Salerno)

70%

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

26%

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

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Port Salerno ZIP codes

Most older adults in Port Salerno 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 833 Port Salerno residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (27% in Martin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Port Salerno compared with Martin County and Florida

Census figure	Port Salerno	Martin County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	29%	32%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	4.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	8.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	4.3%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,224	$69,533	—

Older residents in towns around Port Salerno

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Stuart, FL	4.9 mi	5,381	36%
Hobe Sound, FL	5.8 mi	4,724	24%
Palm City, FL	6.4 mi	7,621	24%
North River Shores, FL	7.5 mi	1,374	39%
Jensen Beach, FL	7.5 mi	4,143	27%
Hutchinson Island South, FL	11 mi	2,786	25%

Hospices serving Port Salerno

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Treasure Coast Hospice Of Martin	Stuart, FL	1.5 mi	(772) 403-4500
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	75 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Port Salerno (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Seabranch Health And Rehabilitation Center	Stuart, FL	0.3 mi	5 of 5	120	(772) 286-9440
Stuart Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Stuart, FL	4.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(772) 283-5887
Solaris Healthcare Parkway	Stuart, FL	4.2 mi	4 of 5	177	(772) 287-9912
Martin Coast Center For Rehabilitation And Healthc	Hobe Sound, FL	4.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(772) 546-5800

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

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 $4,269 monthly median income of Port Salerno 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 Salerno: common questions

Which hospices serve Port Salerno?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Port Salerno ZIP codes, including Treasure Coast Hospice Of Martin, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida.

How much does respite care cost in Port Salerno?

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 $4,269 monthly median income of Port Salerno 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 Salerno. 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 Salerno, FL