24-Hour Home Care in Opa-locka, FL
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24-Hour Home Care in Opa-locka, FL: the local picture
255 Opa-locka residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (10%; 9.7% in Miami-Dade County), and 510 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.
About 242 residents are 85 or older (1.5% of the population).
If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center in Miami (3.2 mi) and Hampton Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in North Miami Beach (3.5 mi).
Opa-locka compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida
| Census figure | Opa-locka | Miami-Dade County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 10% | 9.7% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 21% | 21% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 16% | 11% | 7.6% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 35% | 21% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $18,779 | $41,151 | — |
Older residents in towns around Opa-locka
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview, FL | 1.5 mi | 2,536 | 4.7% |
| Pinewood, FL | 3.2 mi | 2,861 | 8.8% |
| West Little River, FL | 3.2 mi | 6,253 | 8.4% |
| Miami Gardens, FL | 3.5 mi | 18,743 | 9.5% |
| Biscayne Gardens, FL | 3.5 mi | 5,986 | 10% |
| Hialeah, FL | 3.6 mi | 45,815 | 15% |
Home health agencies serving Opa-locka
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Home Services, Inc. | Miami Lakes, FL | 3.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (305) 827-1211 |
| Caring Professional Services, Inc. | Hialeah, FL | 4.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (305) 266-0731 |
| Dial 4 Care, Inc | Miami Lakes, FL | 5.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (305) 643-8403 |
| Southeast Homecare | Doral, FL | 7.1 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (786) 507-2400 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | Sunny Isles Beach, FL | 7.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Nursing homes near Opa-locka (to compare)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center | Miami, FL | 3.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 106 | (305) 691-5711 |
| Hampton Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | North Miami Beach, FL | 3.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (305) 354-8800 |
| Azure Shores Rehab | Miami, FL | 3.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (305) 836-1550 |
| Pinecrest Center For Rehabilitation And Healing | North Miami, FL | 3.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 100 | (305) 893-1170 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Opa-locka. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a 24-hour caregiver can help with
- Someone awake and on duty at all hours
- Personal care, meals and medication reminders through the day
- Help at night without relying on one tired caregiver
- Written handover notes between shifts
What 24-hour home care costs in Opa-locka
24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $16.25 an hour (the Florida median aide wage) that is about $11,830 a month in wages before any overtime, 756% of the $1,565 monthly median income of Opa-locka households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. 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.
What to know before hiring a 24-hour caregiver
24-hour care is the most hours a family can arrange at home, and the most costly. Each caregiver works a set shift, often two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts a day, so nobody works all night after working all day. Minimum wage and overtime rules apply to each caregiver you employ directly; for workers who live in the home see DOL Fact Sheet 79B.
Questions worth asking: How do you hand over to the next caregiver? Can you work fixed shifts on the same days each week? Have you worked on a team caring for one client? More in our 24-hour home care guide.
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24-Hour Home Care in Opa-locka: common questions
How much does 24-hour home care cost in Opa-locka?
24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $16.25 an hour (the Florida median aide wage) that is about $11,830 a month in wages before any overtime, 756% of the $1,565 monthly median income of Opa-locka households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.
How many caregivers does 24-hour care take?
A week has 168 hours. If each caregiver works about 40 hours, that is four or five people, plus someone to cover sickness and holidays. Fewer caregivers means very long weeks for each of them.
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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.
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