Respite Care in Westgate, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Westgate, FL: the local picture

781

residents 65 or older (9.6% of Westgate)

80%

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

53%

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

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Westgate ZIP codes

Most older adults in Westgate live with someone: 80% 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 415 Westgate residents aged 65 or older report a disability (53%) (29% in Palm Beach County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Westgate compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Westgate	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	25%
Residents 65 or older	9.6%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.0%	6.0%

Older residents in towns around Westgate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Haverhill, FL	1.5 mi	337	35%
Lake Belvedere Estates, FL	2.3 mi	379	23%
Palm Beach, FL	3.5 mi	5,934	17%
West Palm Beach, FL	3.6 mi	26,251	28%
Lake Clarke Shores, FL	4.0 mi	746	28%
Palm Springs, FL	4.4 mi	3,447	33%

Hospices serving Westgate

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Palm Beach Hospice And Palliative Care By Morselife	West Palm Beach, FL	2.1 mi	(561) 868-6573
Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc	West Palm Beach, FL	3.8 mi	(561) 848-5200
Hospice By The Sea Inc	Boca Raton, FL	24 mi	(561) 395-5031
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	106 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Westgate (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Darcy Hall Of Life Care	West Palm Beach, FL	0.9 mi	2 of 5	220	(561) 683-3333
Palm Garden Of West Palm Beach	West Palm Beach, FL	1.5 mi	2 of 5	176	(561) 471-5566
Aviata At West Palm Beach	West Palm Beach, FL	1.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(561) 689-1799
Westgate Health And Rehabilitation Center	West Palm Beach, FL	2.2 mi	3 of 5	120	(561) 478-1800

Straight-line miles from the center of Westgate. 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 Westgate

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. 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 Westgate: common questions

Which hospices serve Westgate?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Westgate 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 Westgate?

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. 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 Westgate. 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 Westgate, FL