Hospice Support in Malabar, FL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Malabar, FL: the local picture

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Malabar ZIP codes

98

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

21%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Brevard County)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Brevard County)

Medicare lists 5 hospices whose service area includes Malabar ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Amedisys Hospice Of Brevard in Melbourne (6.1 mi) and Hospice Of Health First Inc in West Melbourne (8.0 mi).

125 Malabar residents 65 or older live alone (21% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Malabar compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	Malabar	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	3.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	6.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	8.1%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,505	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around Malabar

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Grant-Valkaria, FL	3.8 mi	2,035	5.4%
Palm Bay, FL	5.5 mi	24,719	23%
Melbourne Beach, FL	5.7 mi	986	19%
West Melbourne, FL	6.4 mi	5,451	25%
Indialantic, FL	6.9 mi	769	21%
June Park, FL	8.7 mi	964	19%

Hospices serving Malabar

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Of Brevard	Melbourne, FL	6.1 mi	(321) 549-0275
Hospice Of Health First Inc	West Melbourne, FL	8.0 mi	(321) 434-1744
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	13 mi	(321) 751-6671
Mederi Caretenders Hospice	Viera, FL	16 mi	(321) 253-2222
St. Francis Hospice	Titusville, FL	43 mi	(321) 269-4240

Straight-line miles from the center of Malabar. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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

Cost

What hospice support costs in Malabar

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 22% of the $6,542 monthly median income of Malabar 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 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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in Malabar: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Malabar?

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 22% of the $6,542 monthly median income of Malabar 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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