Respite Care in South Daytona, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in South Daytona, FL: the local picture

3,121

residents 65 or older (23% of South Daytona)

70%

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

34%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve South Daytona ZIP codes

Most older adults in South Daytona 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 1,043 South Daytona residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (34% in Volusia County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

South Daytona compared with Volusia County and Florida

Census figure	South Daytona	Volusia County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	23%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.7%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.9%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	5.3%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,797	$54,671	—

Older residents in towns around South Daytona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Daytona Beach Shores, FL	1.5 mi	2,881	21%
Port Orange, FL	3.7 mi	16,315	36%
Daytona Beach, FL	5.8 mi	17,806	39%
Holly Hill, FL	6.0 mi	3,008	44%
Ponce Inlet, FL	6.8 mi	1,907	26%
Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL	8.6 mi	1,777	32%

Hospices serving South Daytona

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Halifax Health Hospice	Port Orange, FL	2.3 mi	(386) 425-4701
Adventhealth Hospice Care East Florida	Ormond Beach, FL	9.5 mi	(386) 231-6555
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	74 mi	(321) 751-6671
Haven Hospice	Gainesville, FL	92 mi	(904) 378-2121
Gentiva	Miami, FL	238 mi	(786) 388-1400

Nursing homes near South Daytona (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aviata At South Daytona	South Daytona, FL	0.5 mi	2 of 5	65	(386) 767-4831
Seaside Health And Rehabilitation Center	Daytona Beach, FL	1.6 mi	4 of 5	192	(386) 252-2600
Carlton Shores Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cente	Daytona Beach, FL	1.7 mi	5 of 5	118	(386) 258-5544
Beach Street Health And Rehabilitation Center	Daytona Beach, FL	2.0 mi	3 of 5	99	(386) 258-3334

Straight-line miles from the center of South Daytona. 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 South Daytona

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 30% of the $4,650 monthly median income of South Daytona 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 South Daytona: common questions

Which hospices serve South Daytona?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for South Daytona ZIP codes, including Halifax Health Hospice, Adventhealth Hospice Care East Florida, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida.

How much does respite care cost in South Daytona?

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 30% of the $4,650 monthly median income of South Daytona 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 South Daytona. 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 South Daytona, FL