Respite Care in West Melbourne, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West Melbourne, FL: the local picture

5,451

residents 65 or older (19% of West Melbourne)

75%

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

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Brevard County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Melbourne ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Melbourne live with someone: 75% 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 2,064 West Melbourne residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (33% in Brevard County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving West Melbourne ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West Melbourne compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	West Melbourne	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	26%	25%
Residents 65 or older	19%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	3.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.5%	8.1%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	4.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,023	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around West Melbourne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
June Park, FL	2.3 mi	964	37%
Melbourne, FL	4.2 mi	19,487	39%
Indialantic, FL	6.0 mi	769	15%
Melbourne Beach, FL	6.1 mi	986	16%
Malabar, FL	6.4 mi	590	24%
Palm Bay, FL	6.6 mi	24,719	37%

Hospices serving West Melbourne

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Health First Inc	West Melbourne, FL	1.7 mi	(321) 434-1744
Amedisys Hospice Of Brevard	Melbourne, FL	2.7 mi	(321) 549-0275
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	6.6 mi	(321) 751-6671
Mederi Caretenders Hospice	Viera, FL	11 mi	(321) 253-2222
St. Francis Hospice	Titusville, FL	37 mi	(321) 269-4240

Nursing homes near West Melbourne (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Atlantic Shores Nursing And Rehab Center	Melbourne, FL	1.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(321) 953-2219
West Melbourne Health & Rehabilitation Center	West Melbourne, FL	2.0 mi	2 of 5	180	(321) 725-7360
Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center	Melbourne, FL	2.0 mi	4 of 5	179	(321) 725-3990
Indian River Center	West Melbourne, FL	3.2 mi	2 of 5	179	(321) 727-0990

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

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 30% of the $4,669 monthly median income of West Melbourne 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 Melbourne: common questions

Which hospices serve West Melbourne?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for West Melbourne ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Health First Inc, Amedisys Hospice Of Brevard, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida.

How much does respite care cost in West Melbourne?

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 30% of the $4,669 monthly median income of West Melbourne 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 Melbourne. 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 Melbourne, FL