Respite Care in Westlake, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Westlake, FL: the local picture

348

residents 65 or older (8.2% of Westlake)

98%

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

23%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Westlake ZIP codes

Most older adults in Westlake live with someone: 98% 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 81 Westlake residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (29% in Palm Beach County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Westlake compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Westlake	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	1.7%	28%	25%
Residents 65 or older	8.2%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	11%	12%
Households with no vehicle	0.1%	6.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$106,696	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Westlake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
The Acreage, FL	2.0 mi	6,252	27%
Loxahatchee Groves, FL	2.8 mi	807	27%
Royal Palm Beach, FL	6.0 mi	7,629	28%
Wellington, FL	7.6 mi	10,963	30%
Palm Beach Gardens, FL	11 mi	19,836	28%
West Palm Beach, FL	11 mi	26,251	28%

Hospices serving Westlake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Palm Beach Hospice And Palliative Care By Morselife	West Palm Beach, FL	11 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	31 mi	(561) 395-5031
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	99 mi	(321) 751-6671
Hope Hospice And Community Services Inc	Fort Myers, FL	102 mi	(800) 835-1673

Nursing homes near Westlake (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Royal Palm Beach Health And Rehabilitation Center	Royal Palm Beach, FL	6.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(561) 798-3700
Luxe At Wellington Rehabilitation Center The	Wellington, FL	9.8 mi	3 of 5	120	(561) 795-3360
Chatsworth At Pga National	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	62	(561) 227-3200
Joseph L Morse Health Center Inc The	West Palm Beach, FL	12 mi	5 of 5	230	(561) 471-5111

Straight-line miles from the center of Westlake. 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 Westlake

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 16% of the $8,891 monthly median income of Westlake 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 Westlake: common questions

Which hospices serve Westlake?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Westlake 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 Westlake?

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 16% of the $8,891 monthly median income of Westlake 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 Westlake. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Westlake, FL