Respite Care in Tice, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Tice, FL: the local picture

452

residents 65 or older (9.5% of Tice)

70%

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

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Lee County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Tice ZIP codes

Most older adults in Tice 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 237 Tice residents aged 65 or older report a disability (52%) (28% in Lee County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Tice ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Tice compared with Lee County and Florida

Census figure	Tice	Lee County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	28%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	9.5%	29%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	3.3%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	10%	12%
Households with no vehicle	21%	5.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,712	$66,210	—

Older residents in towns around Tice

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Fort Myers, FL	3.4 mi	20,611	31%
Fort Myers, FL	3.9 mi	22,016	32%
Suncoast Estates, FL	4.0 mi	656	40%
Buckingham, FL	4.8 mi	1,243	24%
Fort Myers Shores, FL	5.3 mi	970	25%
Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL	6.0 mi	1,938	28%

Hospices serving Tice

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hope Hospice And Community Services Inc	Fort Myers, FL	14 mi	(800) 835-1673
Empath Tidewell Hospice	Sarasota, FL	56 mi	(941) 552-7500
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	122 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Tice (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Winkler Court	Fort Myers, FL	3.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(239) 939-4993
Lee Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit	Fort Myers, FL	4.8 mi	5 of 5	18	(239) 343-3390
Aspire At Evans	Fort Myers, FL	5.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(239) 277-3977
Aviata At North Fort Myers	N Ft Myers, FL	6.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(239) 995-8809

Straight-line miles from the center of Tice. 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 Tice

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 49% of the $2,893 monthly median income of Tice 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 Tice: common questions

Which hospices serve Tice?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Tice ZIP codes, including Hope Hospice And Community Services Inc, Empath Tidewell Hospice, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida.

How much does respite care cost in Tice?

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 49% of the $2,893 monthly median income of Tice 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 Tice. 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 Tice, FL