Hospice Support in Westchester, FL: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Westchester, FL: the local picture

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Westchester ZIP codes

2,085

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

19%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in Miami-Dade County)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Miami-Dade County)

Medicare lists 11 hospices whose service area includes Westchester ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC in Miami (4.4 mi) and Gentiva in Miami (4.4 mi).

2,224 Westchester 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.

Westchester compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Westchester	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	9.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	21%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,548	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Westchester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Olympia Heights, FL	1.5 mi	2,501	18%
Westwood Lakes, FL	1.7 mi	2,322	12%
Fountainebleau, FL	1.9 mi	10,339	20%
Sunset, FL	2.7 mi	2,929	16%
Coral Terrace, FL	3.0 mi	5,519	16%
Tamiami, FL	3.1 mi	11,934	15%

Hospices serving Westchester

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC	Miami, FL	4.4 mi	(786) 382-0433
Gentiva	Miami, FL	4.4 mi	(786) 388-1400
Medcare Hospice	Miami, FL	4.4 mi	(305) 465-2273
Continuum Care Of Miami Dade LLC	Miami, FL	4.4 mi	(305) 463-1600
Opus Care Of South Florida	Miami, FL	4.6 mi	(305) 591-1606
Amedisys Hospice	Hialeah, FL	8.8 mi	(786) 566-6176

Straight-line miles from the center of Westchester. 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 Westchester

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 37% of the $3,796 monthly median income of Westchester 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 Westchester: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Westchester?

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 37% of the $3,796 monthly median income of Westchester 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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