Treasure Island, Florida

Respite Care in Treasure Island, FL

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Treasure Island for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Treasure Island, FL: the local picture

2,844
residents 65 or older (43% of Treasure Island)
69%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
16%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Pinellas County)
8
Medicare-certified hospices serve Treasure Island ZIP codes

Most older adults in Treasure Island 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 453 Treasure Island residents aged 65 or older report a disability (16%) (31% in Pinellas County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Treasure Island compared with Pinellas County and Florida

Census figureTreasure IslandPinellas CountyFlorida
Residents 65+ with a disability16%31%31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone31%32%25%
Residents 65 or older43%26%21%
Residents 85 or older2.0%3.5%2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)2.4%12%12%
Households with no vehicle5.2%6.9%6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$70,636$54,353—

Older residents in towns around Treasure Island

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
South Pasadena, FL2.0 mi3,51737%
Madeira Beach, FL2.5 mi1,14322%
Bay Pines, FL3.6 mi1,02333%
St. Pete Beach, FL3.8 mi3,94822%
Gulfport, FL3.8 mi4,42325%
West Lealman, FL4.2 mi5,13835%

Hospices serving Treasure Island

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pinellas CClearwater, FL13 mi(727) 270-9800
Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of HillsboroTampa, FL22 mi(813) 607-2630
Suncoast HospicePalm Harbor, FL22 mi(727) 467-7423
Lifepath HospiceTemple Terrace, FL31 mi(813) 877-2200
Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough, LLCBrandon, FL31 mi(813) 561-7300

Nursing homes near Treasure Island (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Gulfport Nursing CenterPasadena, FL2.0 mi1 of 5126(727) 344-8525
Aviata At The Sea - PasadenaSouth Pasadena, FL2.1 mi2 of 558(727) 384-9300
Eagle Lake Nursing And Rehab Care CenterSaint Petersburg, FL2.8 mi1 of 559(727) 345-9331
Egret Cove CenterSaint Petersburg, FL3.0 mi2 of 5120(727) 347-6151

Straight-line miles from the center of Treasure Island. 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 Treasure Island

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 24% of the $5,886 monthly median income of Treasure Island 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 Treasure Island: common questions

Which hospices serve Treasure Island?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Treasure Island ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pinellas C, Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro, Suncoast Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Treasure Island?

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 24% of the $5,886 monthly median income of Treasure Island 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 Treasure Island. 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 Treasure Island

More senior care near Treasure Island

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.

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