Respite Care in Tampa, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Tampa, FL: the local picture

55,192

residents 65 or older (14% of Tampa)

69%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Hillsborough County)

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Tampa ZIP codes

Most older adults in Tampa live with someone: 69% 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 20,244 Tampa residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (35% in Hillsborough County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Tampa ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Tampa compared with Hillsborough County and Florida

Census figure	Tampa	Hillsborough County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	24%	25%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.6%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	5.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,508	$55,570	—

Older residents in towns around Tampa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Egypt Lake-Leto, FL	3.6 mi	5,255	46%
Carrollwood, FL	6.5 mi	6,809	27%
Town 'n' Country, FL	6.6 mi	12,382	42%
Palm River-Clair Mel, FL	6.9 mi	3,412	34%
East Lake-Orient Park, FL	7.4 mi	3,193	46%
Lake Magdalene, FL	7.7 mi	6,509	31%

Hospices serving Tampa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro	Tampa, FL	0.8 mi	(813) 607-2630
Affinity Care Of Hillsborough LLC	Tampa, FL	4.9 mi	(813) 535-7711
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	8.2 mi	(813) 877-2200
Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough, LLC	Brandon, FL	13 mi	(813) 561-7300
Suncoast Hospice	Palm Harbor, FL	17 mi	(727) 467-7423

Nursing homes near Tampa (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Of Tampa	Tampa, FL	1.0 mi	1 of 5	174	(813) 872-2771
Aviata At The Bay	Tampa, FL	1.2 mi	1 of 5	150	(813) 876-5141
Ybor City Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Tampa, FL	1.8 mi	3 of 5	80	(813) 223-4623
Elon Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Tampa, FL	2.1 mi	2 of 5	96	(813) 229-6901

Straight-line miles from the center of Tampa. 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 Tampa

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 39% of the $3,626 monthly median income of Tampa 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 Tampa: common questions

Which hospices serve Tampa?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Tampa ZIP codes, including Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro, Affinity Care Of Hillsborough LLC, Lifepath Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Tampa?

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 39% of the $3,626 monthly median income of Tampa 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 Tampa. 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.

More near Tampa

More senior care near Tampa

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Other care in Tampa

More for Tampa families

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 Tampa, FL