In-Home Hospice Support in Leisure City, FL
A private caregiver alongside the hospice team: extra hours of comfort, personal care and company at home, and rest for the family. Post what you need in Leisure City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Hospice Support in Leisure City, FL: the local picture
Medicare lists 12 hospices whose service area includes Leisure City ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Opus Care Of South Florida in Miami (17 mi) and Gentiva in Miami (22 mi).
514 Leisure City residents 65 or older live alone (19% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.
Leisure City compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida
| Census figure | Leisure City | Miami-Dade County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 19% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 45% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 14% | 9.7% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65 or older | 9.8% | 17% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 30% | 21% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $22,841 | $41,151 | — |
Older residents in towns around Leisure City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Live alone (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naranja, FL | 1.8 mi | 1,208 | 17% |
| Homestead, FL | 2.0 mi | 6,999 | 21% |
| Florida City, FL | 4.0 mi | 1,496 | 28% |
| Princeton, FL | 4.0 mi | 3,673 | 19% |
| Goulds, FL | 5.5 mi | 2,315 | 11% |
| South Miami Heights, FL | 7.2 mi | 6,835 | 17% |
Hospices serving Leisure City
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opus Care Of South Florida | Miami, FL | 17 mi | (305) 591-1606 |
| Gentiva | Miami, FL | 22 mi | (786) 388-1400 |
| Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC | Miami, FL | 22 mi | (786) 382-0433 |
| Medcare Hospice | Miami, FL | 22 mi | (305) 465-2273 |
| Continuum Care Of Miami Dade LLC | Miami, FL | 22 mi | (305) 463-1600 |
| Amedisys Hospice | Hialeah, FL | 27 mi | (786) 566-6176 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Leisure City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a caregiver for hospice support can help with
- Comfort, company and a calm presence
- Gentle personal care and repositioning
- Small meals and fluids as the person wants
- Telling the hospice nurse about changes
What hospice support costs in Leisure City
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 74% of the $1,903 monthly median income of Leisure City 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.
What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support
Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).
Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.
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Hospice Support in Leisure City: common questions
How much does hospice support cost in Leisure City?
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 74% of the $1,903 monthly median income of Leisure City 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.
Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?
Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).
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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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