Respite Care in Biscayne Park, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Biscayne Park, FL: the local picture

272

residents 65 or older (8.8% of Biscayne Park)

63%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

37%

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

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Biscayne Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Biscayne Park live with someone: 63% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 95 Biscayne Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (32% in Miami-Dade County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Biscayne Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Biscayne Park compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Biscayne Park	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	8.8%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	21%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,777	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Biscayne Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Miami Shores, FL	1.0 mi	1,455	19%
North Miami, FL	1.5 mi	9,170	28%
Pinewood, FL	2.4 mi	2,861	26%
Biscayne Gardens, FL	2.5 mi	5,986	28%
North Bay Village, FL	2.9 mi	1,218	23%
Bay Harbor Islands, FL	3.0 mi	915	17%

Hospices serving Biscayne Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Southern Florida	Miami, FL	4.6 mi	(305) 762-3883
Amedisys Hospice	Hialeah, FL	7.8 mi	(786) 566-6176
Catholic Hospice Inc	Miami Lakes, FL	7.8 mi	(305) 822-2380
Moments Hospice Of Miami LLC	Miami Lakes, FL	9.7 mi	(305) 454-6000
Gentiva	Miami, FL	10 mi	(786) 388-1400

Nursing homes near Biscayne Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pines Nursing Home	Miami, FL	0.7 mi	4 of 5	46	(305) 893-1102
Villa Maria Nursing Center	North Miami, FL	0.7 mi	2 of 5	212	(305) 891-8850
Shoreside Health And Rehabilitation Center	Miami, FL	0.8 mi	5 of 5	150	(305) 899-4700
Biscayne Health And Rehabilitation Center	North Miami, FL	1.2 mi	5 of 5	98	(305) 891-1710

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Biscayne Park

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 28% of the $5,065 monthly median income of Biscayne Park 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Biscayne Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Biscayne Park?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Biscayne Park ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Southern Florida, Amedisys Hospice, Catholic Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Biscayne Park?

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 28% of the $5,065 monthly median income of Biscayne Park 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.

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Biscayne Park. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO covers Florida.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

Respite Care in Biscayne Park, FL