Respite Care in Wildwood, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wildwood, FL: the local picture

8,273

residents 65 or older (47% of Wildwood)

78%

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

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Sumter County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wildwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wildwood live with someone: 78% 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 1,512 Wildwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (19%) (23% in Sumter County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Wildwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wildwood compared with Sumter County and Florida

Census figure	Wildwood	Sumter County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	23%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	20%	25%
Residents 65 or older	47%	58%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	5.1%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	4.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	3.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,794	$77,170	—

Older residents in towns around Wildwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fruitland Park, FL	5.2 mi	3,114	25%
The Villages, FL	6.5 mi	71,099	23%
Lake Panasoffkee, FL	7.2 mi	925	41%
Leesburg, FL	8.8 mi	8,696	31%
Lady Lake, FL	9.1 mi	9,095	32%
Bushnell, FL	10 mi	751	42%

Hospices serving Wildwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arc Hospice Of Florida LLC	Leesburg, FL	7.4 mi	(917) 647-1536
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Lake And Sumter Inc	The Villages, FL	9.9 mi	(352) 415-0778
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc	Tavares, FL	17 mi	(352) 343-1341
Hph Hospice	Brooksville, FL	36 mi	(866) 940-0962
Lifepath Hospice	Temple Terrace, FL	58 mi	(813) 877-2200

Nursing homes near Wildwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cypress Care Center	Wildwood, FL	3.8 mi	2 of 5	180	(352) 748-3322
Avante At Leesburg, Inc	Leesburg, FL	6.8 mi	2 of 5	116	(352) 787-3545
North Campus Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Leesburg, FL	8.0 mi	4 of 5	90	(352) 323-5500
South Campus Care Center And Rehab	Leesburg, FL	8.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(352) 728-3020

Straight-line miles from the center of Wildwood. 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 Wildwood

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 21% of the $6,733 monthly median income of Wildwood 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 Wildwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Wildwood?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Wildwood ZIP codes, including Arc Hospice Of Florida LLC, Compassionate Care Hospice Of Lake And Sumter Inc, Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Wildwood?

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 21% of the $6,733 monthly median income of Wildwood 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 Wildwood. 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 Wildwood, FL