Respite Care in Shady Hills, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Shady Hills, FL: the local picture

2,345

residents 65 or older (20% of Shady Hills)

80%

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

38%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Shady Hills ZIP codes

Most older adults in Shady Hills 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 893 Shady Hills residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (34% in Pasco County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Shady Hills compared with Pasco County and Florida

Census figure	Shady Hills	Pasco County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	4.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,375	$48,950	—

Older residents in towns around Shady Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Quail Ridge, FL	3.8 mi	326	16%
Meadow Oaks, FL	4.9 mi	1,224	27%
Spring Hill, FL	5.3 mi	27,302	37%
Timber Pines, FL	5.7 mi	4,036	32%
Moon Lake, FL	8.1 mi	595	50%
Connerton, FL	8.2 mi	535	58%

Hospices serving Shady Hills

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hph Hospice	Brooksville, FL	10 mi	(866) 940-0962
Gulfside Hospice, Inc	Land O Lakes, FL	13 mi	(727) 845-5707
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun	Wesley Chapel, FL	17 mi	(813) 364-0311
Suncoast Hospice	Palm Harbor, FL	25 mi	(727) 467-7423
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	28 mi	(813) 877-2200

Nursing homes near Shady Hills (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bayonet Point Health Center By Harborview	Hudson, FL	8.8 mi	3 of 5	120	(727) 863-3100
Evergreen Woods	Spring Hill, FL	9.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(352) 596-8371
Aviata At Spring Hill	Brooksville, FL	9.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(352) 597-5100
Windsor Woods Rehab And Healthcare Center	Hudson, FL	9.4 mi	3 of 5	103	(727) 862-6795

Straight-line miles from the center of Shady Hills. 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 Shady Hills

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 28% of the $5,031 monthly median income of Shady Hills 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 Shady Hills: common questions

Which hospices serve Shady Hills?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Shady Hills ZIP codes, including Hph Hospice, Gulfside Hospice, Inc, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pasco Coun.

How much does respite care cost in Shady Hills?

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 28% of the $5,031 monthly median income of Shady Hills 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 Shady Hills. 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 Shady Hills, FL