Respite Care in Wellington, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wellington, FL: the local picture

10,963

residents 65 or older (18% of Wellington)

81%

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

30%

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

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Medicare-certified hospices serve Wellington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wellington live with someone: 81% 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 3,235 Wellington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (29% in Palm Beach County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Wellington ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wellington compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Wellington	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	25%
Residents 65 or older	18%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	6.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,905	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Wellington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Royal Palm Beach, FL	4.2 mi	7,629	28%
Loxahatchee Groves, FL	5.0 mi	807	27%
Westlake, FL	7.6 mi	348	23%
Greenacres, FL	8.1 mi	7,829	34%
Lake Belvedere Estates, FL	8.6 mi	379	23%
The Acreage, FL	8.7 mi	6,252	27%

Hospices serving Wellington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Palm Beach Hospice And Palliative Care By Morselife	West Palm Beach, FL	10 mi	(561) 868-6573
Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc	West Palm Beach, FL	14 mi	(561) 848-5200
Hospice By The Sea Inc	Boca Raton, FL	23 mi	(561) 395-5031
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	106 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Wellington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Luxe At Wellington Rehabilitation Center The	Wellington, FL	3.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(561) 795-3360
Royal Palm Beach Health And Rehabilitation Center	Royal Palm Beach, FL	4.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(561) 798-3700
Aviata At Greenacres	Green Acres, FL	7.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(561) 478-9900
Aviata At Coral Bay	West Palm Beach, FL	9.1 mi	3 of 5	120	(561) 641-3130

Straight-line miles from the center of Wellington. 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 Wellington

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 23% of the $6,159 monthly median income of Wellington 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 Wellington: common questions

Which hospices serve Wellington?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Wellington ZIP codes, including Palm Beach Hospice And Palliative Care By Morselife, Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc, Hospice By The Sea Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Wellington?

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 23% of the $6,159 monthly median income of Wellington 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 Wellington. 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 Wellington

More senior care near Wellington

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Wellington

More for Wellington families

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 Wellington, FL