Respite Care in Titusville, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Titusville, FL: the local picture

11,443

residents 65 or older (23% of Titusville)

69%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Brevard County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Titusville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Titusville 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 3,656 Titusville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (33% in Brevard County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Titusville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Titusville compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	Titusville	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	3.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	8.1%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	4.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,514	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around Titusville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Port St. John, FL	6.8 mi	4,405	38%
Mims, FL	8.3 mi	2,485	35%
Sharpes, FL	9.6 mi	607	51%
North Merritt Island, FL	10 mi	2,520	35%
Cocoa, FL	14 mi	4,259	37%
Cocoa West, FL	15 mi	859	36%

Hospices serving Titusville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St. Francis Hospice	Titusville, FL	0.3 mi	(321) 269-4240
Mederi Caretenders Hospice	Viera, FL	27 mi	(321) 253-2222
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	31 mi	(321) 751-6671
Hospice Of Health First Inc	West Melbourne, FL	36 mi	(321) 434-1744
Amedisys Hospice Of Brevard	Melbourne, FL	37 mi	(321) 549-0275

Nursing homes near Titusville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Royal Oaks Nursing And Rehab Center	Titusville, FL	0.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(321) 267-0060
Titusville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Titusville, FL	3.7 mi	2 of 5	157	(321) 269-5720
Vista Manor Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Titusville, FL	3.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(321) 269-2200
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island	Merritt Island, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	180	(321) 454-4035

Straight-line miles from the center of Titusville. 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 Titusville

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 32% of the $4,460 monthly median income of Titusville 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 Titusville: common questions

Which hospices serve Titusville?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Titusville ZIP codes, including St. Francis Hospice, Mederi Caretenders Hospice, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida.

How much does respite care cost in Titusville?

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 32% of the $4,460 monthly median income of Titusville 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 Titusville. 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 Titusville, FL