Hospice Support in Southwest Ranches, FL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Southwest Ranches, FL: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Southwest Ranches ZIP codes

153

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

7.5%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Broward County)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Broward County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Southwest Ranches ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Broward County in Plantation (8.6 mi) and Heartland Hospice (Broward) in Plantation (8.6 mi).

141 Southwest Ranches residents 65 or older live alone (7.5% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Southwest Ranches compared with Broward County and Florida

Census figure	Southwest Ranches	Broward County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.3%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.5%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.8%	7.9%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	25%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	16%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$132,386	$51,526	—

Older residents in towns around Southwest Ranches

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Pembroke Pines, FL	3.2 mi	34,684	26%
Weston, FL	3.9 mi	8,167	14%
Cooper City, FL	5.5 mi	5,558	11%
Miramar, FL	5.8 mi	17,980	12%
Davie, FL	6.0 mi	15,157	21%
Palm Springs North, FL	8.4 mi	1,107	9.9%

Hospices serving Southwest Ranches

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Broward County	Plantation, FL	8.6 mi	(954) 625-7900
Heartland Hospice (Broward)	Plantation, FL	8.6 mi	(704) 664-2876
Continuum Care Of Broward LLC	Sunrise, FL	11 mi	(954) 239-6600
Catholic Hospice Inc	Miami Lakes, FL	11 mi	(305) 822-2380
Hospice By The Sea Inc	Boca Raton, FL	26 mi	(561) 395-5031
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	145 mi	(321) 751-6671

Straight-line miles from the center of Southwest Ranches. 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 Southwest Ranches

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 13% of the $11,032 monthly median income of Southwest Ranches 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 Southwest Ranches: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Southwest Ranches?

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 13% of the $11,032 monthly median income of Southwest Ranches 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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