Respite Care in The Villages, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in The Villages, FL: the local picture

71,099

residents 65 or older (85% of The Villages)

80%

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Sumter County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve The Villages ZIP codes

Most older adults in The Villages 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 16,087 The Villages residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (23% in Sumter County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

The Villages compared with Sumter County and Florida

Census figure	The Villages	Sumter County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	23%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	20%	25%
Residents 65 or older	85%	58%	21%
Residents 85 or older	8.4%	5.1%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.4%	4.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	3.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,828	$77,170	—

Older residents in towns around The Villages

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lady Lake, FL	4.0 mi	9,095	32%
Fruitland Park, FL	4.8 mi	3,114	25%
Wildwood, FL	6.5 mi	8,273	19%
Lake Panasoffkee, FL	11 mi	925	41%
Belleview, FL	12 mi	1,298	54%
Leesburg, FL	14 mi	8,696	31%

Hospices serving The Villages

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Lake And Sumter Inc	The Villages, FL	4.6 mi	(352) 415-0778
Arc Hospice Of Florida LLC	Leesburg, FL	9.1 mi	(917) 647-1536
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	17 mi	(352) 343-1341
Hospice Of Marion County Inc	Ocala, FL	22 mi	(352) 873-7400
Adventhealth Hospice Care Central Florida	Altamonte Springs, FL	39 mi	(407) 682-0808

Nursing homes near The Villages (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Buffalo Crossings Healthcare & Rehabilitation Cen	The Villages, FL	2.8 mi	5 of 5	120	(727) 581-4648
Cypress Care Center	Wildwood, FL	4.0 mi	2 of 5	180	(352) 748-3322
Freedom Pointe Health Center	The Villages, FL	4.0 mi	4 of 5	72	(352) 750-0866
Villages Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center, The	Lady Lake, FL	4.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(352) 430-0017

Straight-line miles from the center of The Villages. 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 The Villages

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 22% of the $6,486 monthly median income of The Villages 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 The Villages: common questions

Which hospices serve The Villages?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for The Villages ZIP codes, including Compassionate Care Hospice Of Lake And Sumter Inc, Arc Hospice Of Florida LLC, Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc.

How much does respite care cost in The Villages?

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 22% of the $6,486 monthly median income of The Villages 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 The Villages. 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 The Villages, FL