Respite Care in Hialeah Gardens, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hialeah Gardens, FL: the local picture

4,252

residents 65 or older (19% of Hialeah Gardens)

88%

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

37%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hialeah Gardens ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hialeah Gardens 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 1,486 Hialeah Gardens 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 12 hospices serving Hialeah Gardens ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hialeah Gardens compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Hialeah Gardens	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	21%	12%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,368	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Hialeah Gardens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Miami Lakes, FL	2.9 mi	4,768	35%
Hialeah, FL	3.6 mi	45,815	39%
Palm Springs North, FL	3.6 mi	1,107	31%
Country Club, FL	4.6 mi	6,430	30%
Doral, FL	5.0 mi	7,068	26%
Miramar, FL	6.0 mi	17,980	31%

Hospices serving Hialeah Gardens

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Moments Hospice Of Miami LLC	Miami Lakes, FL	1.4 mi	(305) 454-6000
Catholic Hospice Inc	Miami Lakes, FL	3.2 mi	(305) 822-2380
Amedisys Hospice	Hialeah, FL	3.5 mi	(786) 566-6176
Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC	Miami, FL	8.7 mi	(786) 382-0433
Gentiva	Miami, FL	8.7 mi	(786) 388-1400

Nursing homes near Hialeah Gardens (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Palmetto Care Center And Rehab	Hialeah, FL	1.8 mi	5 of 5	90	(305) 512-4688
Waterford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Hialeah Gardens, FL	2.2 mi	4 of 5	214	(305) 556-9900
Susanna Wesley Health Center	Hialeah, FL	2.9 mi	5 of 5	120	(305) 556-3500
Villa Maria West Skilled Nursing Facility	Hialeah Gardens, FL	4.3 mi	5 of 5	27	(305) 351-7181

Straight-line miles from the center of Hialeah Gardens. 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 Hialeah Gardens

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 41% of the $3,447 monthly median income of Hialeah Gardens 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 Hialeah Gardens: common questions

Which hospices serve Hialeah Gardens?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Hialeah Gardens ZIP codes, including Moments Hospice Of Miami LLC, Catholic Hospice Inc, Amedisys Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Hialeah Gardens?

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 41% of the $3,447 monthly median income of Hialeah Gardens 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 Hialeah Gardens. 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 Hialeah Gardens, FL