Respite Care in Doral, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Doral, FL: the local picture

7,068

residents 65 or older (8.9% of Doral)

88%

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

26%

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

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Doral ZIP codes

Most older adults in Doral live with someone: 88% 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 1,828 Doral residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (32% in Miami-Dade County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Doral compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Doral	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	8.9%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	21%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,434	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Doral

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sweetwater, FL	2.8 mi	3,374	26%
Fountainebleau, FL	3.1 mi	10,339	28%
Miami Springs, FL	4.3 mi	2,547	23%
Westchester, FL	4.9 mi	11,971	31%
Hialeah Gardens, FL	5.0 mi	4,252	37%
Tamiami, FL	5.0 mi	11,934	27%

Hospices serving Doral

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Moments Hospice Of Miami LLC	Miami Lakes, FL	4.6 mi	(305) 454-6000
Amedisys Hospice	Hialeah, FL	4.7 mi	(786) 566-6176
Gentiva	Miami, FL	4.9 mi	(786) 388-1400
Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC	Miami, FL	4.9 mi	(786) 382-0433
Medcare Hospice	Miami, FL	4.9 mi	(305) 465-2273

Nursing homes near Doral (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Waterford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Hialeah Gardens, FL	3.6 mi	4 of 5	214	(305) 556-9900
Palmetto Subacute Care Center	Miami, FL	4.4 mi	5 of 5	95	(305) 261-2525
Susanna Wesley Health Center	Hialeah, FL	4.6 mi	5 of 5	120	(305) 556-3500
Miami Springs Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Miami Springs, FL	4.6 mi	3 of 5	269	(305) 887-1565

Straight-line miles from the center of Doral. 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 Doral

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 $4,953 monthly median income of Doral 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 Doral: common questions

Which hospices serve Doral?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Doral ZIP codes, including Moments Hospice Of Miami LLC, Amedisys Hospice, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Doral?

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 $4,953 monthly median income of Doral 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 Doral. 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; 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 Doral, FL