If your family is weighing respite care in Kissimmee, this page pulls together what actually matters locally — who the licensed providers are, what they cost in 2026, and how to move when time is tight. We currently track 26 licensed assisted living communities serving Kissimmee from Florida AHCA records.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Kissimmee cost ranges, the local hospital and neighborhood context, what to ask on a tour, and how to act fast if a hospital discharge is looming. Prefer to talk it through? Get matched with a free local advisor — no fees, ever.
What respite care means — and who it's for
Respite care is for families who need a planned, short-term break — a vacation, a surgery recovery, or simply rest — with their loved one safely cared for.
How Florida regulates it: Short-term respite stays in Florida happen inside AHCA-licensed assisted living facilities or adult family care homes; the same licensing rules apply (Chapter 429, F.S.). Respite gives family caregivers a planned break, often booked by the week.
In Kissimmee specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Kissimmee's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near Osceola Regional Medical Center (HCA), and how quickly you need a spot.
Kissimmee respite care: by the numbers
26 licensed assisted living communities on file in Kissimmee; about 680 total licensed beds; averaging 26 beds per community; the largest at 200 beds. These counts come from current Florida AHCA licensing data, not estimates.
Licensed respite care providers in Kissimmee
Selected by licensed bed capacity. Data: Florida AHCA / FloridaHealthFinder (2026). Verify any license, beds, and inspection history yourself at quality.healthfinder.fl.gov before you commit.
| Provider | City | Licensed beds | AHCA license # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Gardens At Solivita Marketplace | Kissimmee | 200 beds | 12834 |
| Providence Living At Hunter'S Creek | Kissimmee | 138 beds | 13241 |
| Greenleaf Assisted Living, Llc | Kissimmee | 75 beds | 8051 |
| Amber Lake Assisted Living Facility | Kissimmee | 55 beds | 7215 |
| Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village | Kissimmee | 44 beds | 11484 |
| Compassionate Care Sanctuary Llc | Kissimmee | 14 beds | 13194 |
| The Courtyard At Granada | Kissimmee | 14 beds | 13276 |
| Merlox Haven Llc | Kissimmee | 13 beds | 12291 |
| Rose'S Terrace Inc | Kissimmee | 11 beds | 13184 |
| Aum Haven Alf | Kissimmee | 10 beds | 13361 |
| Golden Age At Rodeo Drive Llc | Kissimmee | 10 beds | 12838 |
| Silver Crest Home | Kissimmee | 9 beds | 12867 |
Senior care in Kissimmee, Osceola County
Kissimmee is the Osceola County seat just south of Orlando, a diverse, fast-growing city of about 80,000 with a large Hispanic community and an affordable housing market that draws working families and value-seeking retirees. Anchored by Osceola Regional Medical Center and AdventHealth Kissimmee, this is one of the metro's most affordable senior markets, with a deep base of assisted-living and home-health providers and strong demand for bilingual care.
Nearby hospitals: Osceola Regional Medical Center (HCA), AdventHealth Kissimmee, Orlando Health - St. Cloud (nearby). Being near a hospital helps with post-rehab follow-up, sudden memory-care needs, and routine specialist care, so Kissimmee families weigh drive time to these closely.
Areas families ask about: Downtown Kissimmee, Buenaventura Lakes, Poinciana, Lake Tohopekaliga waterfront, Mill Run.
What respite care costs in Kissimmee (2026)
Kissimmee pricing runs $147–$294/day, below the metro average for Central Florida — a reflection of local real-estate and the mix of small residential homes versus larger communities.
- Assisted living (standard): $3,150–$4,950/month
- Memory care: $4,300–$6,350/month
- In-home care: $24–$35/hour
What lowers the bill in Kissimmee: a shared room (often $700–$1,200/mo less), a small board-and-care home over a large community, right-sizing the care level, and VA Aid & Attendance or Florida's SMMC Long-Term Care Medicaid waiver for those who qualify.
How we vet Kissimmee providers
- Active Florida AHCA license verified on FloridaHealthFinder, with no open disciplinary action
- Last two AHCA survey cycles reviewed for deficiencies and complaints
- Real family references — not curated testimonials
- Transparent monthly pricing (a provider who won't disclose cost is one we won't refer)
- An in-person visit by a local advisor within the last 12 months
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is the staff-to-resident ratio overnight?
- What care changes would force a move-out?
- What is the all-in monthly cost for this care level — every line item?
- How do you handle a sudden change in needs, like a fall?
- What is your current resident average length of stay?
What's included — and what costs extra
Usually included: a furnished room, meals, and full personal care for a short planned stay. Typically extra: extended stays and higher-acuity needs. Ask any Kissimmee provider for an itemized rate sheet so you can compare apples to apples.
How fast you can move in Kissimmee
Most Kissimmee moves come together in 7–14 days once the health assessment, finances, and a physician's order are in hand; a hospital discharge can compress that to 24–72 hours when a bed is open. A free local advisor can tell you which Kissimmee communities have current openings.
A practical Kissimmee reality: published prices and real all-in costs often differ once care levels and add-ons are counted. Before you commit to any respite care option in Kissimmee, get an itemized rate sheet — a local advisor can pull these and compare them side by side so there are no surprises after move-in.