Respite Care in Satellite Beach, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Satellite Beach, FL: the local picture

2,068

residents 65 or older (18% of Satellite Beach)

80%

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

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Brevard County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Satellite Beach ZIP codes

Most older adults in Satellite Beach live with someone: 80% 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 456 Satellite Beach residents aged 65 or older report a disability (22%) (33% in Brevard County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Satellite Beach ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Satellite Beach compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	Satellite Beach	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	18%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	3.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	8.1%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	4.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,007	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around Satellite Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Indian Harbour Beach, FL	1.5 mi	2,644	30%
South Patrick Shores, FL	1.9 mi	1,734	20%
Melbourne, FL	6.1 mi	19,487	39%
Indialantic, FL	6.7 mi	769	15%
Melbourne Beach, FL	8.1 mi	986	16%
Viera East, FL	9.1 mi	3,985	32%

Hospices serving Satellite Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mederi Caretenders Hospice	Viera, FL	5.5 mi	(321) 253-2222
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	7.5 mi	(321) 751-6671
Amedisys Hospice Of Brevard	Melbourne, FL	7.7 mi	(321) 549-0275
Hospice Of Health First Inc	West Melbourne, FL	9.1 mi	(321) 434-1744
St. Francis Hospice	Titusville, FL	30 mi	(321) 269-4240

Nursing homes near Satellite Beach (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Melbourne	Melbourne, FL	6.3 mi	5 of 5	120	(321) 727-0984
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of Melbourne	Melbourne, FL	6.3 mi	2 of 5	167	(321) 255-9200
Viera Del Mar Health And Rehabilitation Center	Viera, FL	6.3 mi	2 of 5	131	(321) 775-6800
Melbourne Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Melbourne, FL	6.4 mi	1 of 5	138	(321) 723-1321

Straight-line miles from the center of Satellite Beach. 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 Satellite Beach

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 18% of the $7,667 monthly median income of Satellite Beach 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 Satellite Beach: common questions

Which hospices serve Satellite Beach?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Satellite Beach ZIP codes, including Mederi Caretenders Hospice, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida, Amedisys Hospice Of Brevard.

How much does respite care cost in Satellite Beach?

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 18% of the $7,667 monthly median income of Satellite Beach 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 Satellite Beach. 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 Satellite Beach, FL