Respite Care in West DeLand, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West DeLand, FL: the local picture

718

residents 65 or older (20% of West DeLand)

82%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Volusia County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve West DeLand ZIP codes

Most older adults in West DeLand live with someone: 82% 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 261 West DeLand residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (34% in Volusia County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving West DeLand ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West DeLand compared with Volusia County and Florida

Census figure	West DeLand	Volusia County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	20%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.7%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	9.9%	12%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	5.3%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,457	$54,671	—

Older residents in towns around West DeLand

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
DeLand, FL	2.9 mi	8,981	34%
Orange City, FL	6.3 mi	3,686	48%
Lake Helen, FL	6.6 mi	912	46%
De Leon Springs, FL	7.1 mi	748	60%
DeBary, FL	9.3 mi	5,409	31%
Deltona, FL	11 mi	15,995	38%

Hospices serving West DeLand

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Halifax Health Hospice	Port Orange, FL	21 mi	(386) 425-4701
Adventhealth Hospice Care East Florida	Ormond Beach, FL	24 mi	(386) 231-6555
Adventhealth Hospice Care Central Florida	Altamonte Springs, FL	25 mi	(407) 682-0808
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	28 mi	(352) 343-1341
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Lake And Sumter Inc	The Villages, FL	36 mi	(352) 415-0778

Nursing homes near West DeLand (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Athens Post Acute LLC	Deland, FL	1.3 mi	4 of 5	60	(386) 734-9085
Alliance Health And Rehabilitation Center	Deland, FL	1.8 mi	5 of 5	130	(386) 734-6401
Villa Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Deland, FL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	120	(386) 738-3433
Parkside Health And Rehabilitation Center	Deland, FL	2.2 mi	4 of 5	122	(386) 734-8614

Straight-line miles from the center of West DeLand. 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 West DeLand

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 $5,371 monthly median income of West DeLand 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 West DeLand: common questions

Which hospices serve West DeLand?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for West DeLand ZIP codes, including Halifax Health Hospice, Adventhealth Hospice Care East Florida, Adventhealth Hospice Care Central Florida.

How much does respite care cost in West DeLand?

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 $5,371 monthly median income of West DeLand 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 West DeLand. 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 West DeLand, FL