Respite Care in Watergate, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Watergate, FL: the local picture

485

residents 65 or older (13% of Watergate)

92%

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

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Palm Beach County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Watergate ZIP codes

Most older adults in Watergate live with someone: 92% 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 262 Watergate residents aged 65 or older report a disability (54%) (29% in Palm Beach County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Watergate compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Watergate	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.5%	28%	25%
Residents 65 or older	13%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.5%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	6.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,686	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Watergate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Parkland, FL	2.8 mi	4,833	20%
Coconut Creek, FL	4.2 mi	11,699	36%
Coral Springs, FL	5.3 mi	17,702	30%
Deerfield Beach, FL	5.7 mi	20,026	36%
Margate, FL	6.1 mi	13,895	39%
Boca Raton, FL	7.2 mi	24,623	23%

Hospices serving Watergate

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice By The Sea Inc	Boca Raton, FL	6.4 mi	(561) 395-5031
Continuum Care Of Broward LLC	Sunrise, FL	12 mi	(954) 239-6600
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Broward County	Plantation, FL	15 mi	(954) 625-7900
Heartland Hospice (Broward)	Plantation, FL	15 mi	(704) 664-2876
Palm Beach Hospice And Palliative Care By Morselife	West Palm Beach, FL	27 mi	(561) 868-6573

Nursing homes near Watergate (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Menorah House	Boca Raton, FL	1.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(561) 483-0498
Health Center At Sinai Residences	Boca Raton, FL	2.2 mi	5 of 5	60	(561) 609-4100
Boca Circle Rehabilitation Center	Boca Raton, FL	3.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(561) 362-9644
Encore At Boca Raton Rehabilitation And Nursing Ce	Boca Raton, FL	3.6 mi	4 of 5	154	(561) 392-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Watergate. 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 Watergate

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 26% of the $5,474 monthly median income of Watergate 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 Watergate: common questions

Which hospices serve Watergate?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Watergate ZIP codes, including Hospice By The Sea Inc, Continuum Care Of Broward LLC, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Broward County.

How much does respite care cost in Watergate?

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 26% of the $5,474 monthly median income of Watergate 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 Watergate. 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 Watergate, FL