Respite Care in Valrico, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Valrico, FL: the local picture

7,498

residents 65 or older (19% of Valrico)

83%

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

35%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Valrico ZIP codes

Most older adults in Valrico live with someone: 83% 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 2,642 Valrico residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (35% in Hillsborough County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Valrico ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Valrico compared with Hillsborough County and Florida

Census figure	Valrico	Hillsborough County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	24%	25%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.6%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	14%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	5.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,778	$55,570	—

Older residents in towns around Valrico

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bloomingdale, FL	3.5 mi	4,015	28%
Brandon, FL	4.3 mi	17,191	34%
Dover, FL	4.7 mi	363	12%
Fish Hawk, FL	4.9 mi	2,529	30%
Seffner, FL	6.3 mi	1,432	36%
Mango, FL	6.9 mi	1,557	40%

Hospices serving Valrico

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough, LLC	Brandon, FL	3.6 mi	(813) 561-7300
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	11 mi	(813) 877-2200
Affinity Care Of Hillsborough LLC	Tampa, FL	12 mi	(813) 535-7711
Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care Of Hillsboro	Tampa, FL	16 mi	(813) 607-2630
Good Shepherd Hospice	Lakeland, FL	20 mi	(863) 682-0067

Nursing homes near Valrico (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aviata At Central Park	Brandon, FL	3.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(813) 651-1818
Hawthorne Center For Rehabilitation And Healing Of	Brandon, FL	4.2 mi	4 of 5	132	(813) 661-8998
Victoria Crossing Rehabilitation Center	Brandon, FL	4.2 mi	4 of 5	120	(813) 681-4220
Aviata At Oakfield	Brandon, FL	4.7 mi	2 of 5	120	(813) 655-0404

Straight-line miles from the center of Valrico. 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 Valrico

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 27% of the $5,148 monthly median income of Valrico 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 Valrico: common questions

Which hospices serve Valrico?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Valrico ZIP codes, including Suncoast Hospice Of Hillsborough, LLC, Lifepath Hospice, Affinity Care Of Hillsborough LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Valrico?

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 27% of the $5,148 monthly median income of Valrico 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 Valrico. 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 Valrico, FL