Respite Care in Ridge Manor, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ridge Manor, FL: the local picture

1,018

residents 65 or older (26% of Ridge Manor)

72%

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

33%

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

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ridge Manor ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ridge Manor live with someone: 72% 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 335 Ridge Manor 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 3 hospices serving Ridge Manor ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ridge Manor compared with Pasco County and Florida

Census figure	Ridge Manor	Pasco County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	26%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	4.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,375	$48,950	—

Older residents in towns around Ridge Manor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hill 'n Dale, FL	6.3 mi	508	48%
Dade City North, FL	7.5 mi	377	5.6%
Dade City, FL	9.7 mi	1,859	50%
North Brooksville, FL	10 mi	850	51%
Brooksville, FL	13 mi	2,730	34%
Bushnell, FL	14 mi	751	42%

Hospices serving Ridge Manor

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun	Wesley Chapel, FL	19 mi	(813) 364-0311
Hph Hospice	Brooksville, FL	21 mi	(866) 940-0962
Gulfside Hospice, Inc	Land O Lakes, FL	25 mi	(727) 845-5707

Nursing homes near Ridge Manor (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dade City Health And Rehabilitation Center	Dade City, FL	9.4 mi	1 of 5	120	(352) 567-8615
Royal Oak Nursing Center	Dade City, FL	9.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(352) 567-3122
Aviata At Brooksville	Brooksville, FL	13 mi	3 of 5	120	(352) 799-1451
Northbrook Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Brooksville, FL	13 mi	2 of 5	120	(352) 799-2226

Straight-line miles from the center of Ridge Manor. 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 Ridge Manor

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 43% of the $3,281 monthly median income of Ridge Manor 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 Ridge Manor: common questions

Which hospices serve Ridge Manor?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Ridge Manor ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun, Hph Hospice, Gulfside Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Ridge Manor?

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 43% of the $3,281 monthly median income of Ridge Manor 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 Ridge Manor. 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 Ridge Manor, FL