Respite Care in St. Augustine, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in St. Augustine, FL: the local picture

4,213

residents 65 or older (27% of St. Augustine)

77%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in St. Johns County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve St. Augustine ZIP codes

Most older adults in St. Augustine live with someone: 77% 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 1,233 St. Augustine residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (25% in St. Johns County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving St. Augustine ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

St. Augustine compared with St. Johns County and Florida

Census figure	St. Augustine	St. Johns County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	20%	25%
Residents 65 or older	27%	21%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	6.7%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.8%	3.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,406	$75,579	—

Older residents in towns around St. Augustine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
St. Augustine South, FL	3.6 mi	1,269	26%
St. Augustine Beach, FL	4.5 mi	2,054	29%
St. Augustine Shores, FL	6.2 mi	3,186	27%
Butler Beach, FL	7.3 mi	1,864	19%
World Golf Village, FL	12 mi	5,175	17%
Nocatee, FL	14 mi	5,756	16%

Hospices serving St. Augustine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (Jacksonville)	Jacksonville, FL	27 mi	(904) 737-2553
Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc	Jacksonville, FL	27 mi	(904) 268-5200
Hospice Of Florida	Jacksonville, FL	36 mi	(904) 740-2310
Adventhealth Hospice Care East Florida	Ormond Beach, FL	44 mi	(386) 231-6555
Halifax Health Hospice	Port Orange, FL	55 mi	(386) 425-4701

Nursing homes near St. Augustine (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lilac At Bayview, The	Saint Augustine, FL	1.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(904) 829-3475
St Augustine Health And Rehabilitation Center	Saint Augustine, FL	2.0 mi	1 of 5	120	(904) 824-4479
Ponce Therapy Care Center And Rehab, The	Saint Augustine, FL	2.4 mi	5 of 5	120	(904) 824-3311
Moultrie Creek Nursing And Rehab Center	Saint Augustine, FL	5.9 mi	5 of 5	120	(904) 797-1800

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Augustine. 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 St. Augustine

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 29% of the $4,867 monthly median income of St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine: common questions

Which hospices serve St. Augustine?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for St. Augustine ZIP codes, including Heartland Hospice (Jacksonville), Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc, Hospice Of Florida.

How much does respite care cost in St. Augustine?

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 29% of the $4,867 monthly median income of St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine. 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 St. Augustine, FL