Respite Care in Key Biscayne, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Key Biscayne, FL: the local picture

2,317

residents 65 or older (16% of Key Biscayne)

73%

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

21%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Key Biscayne ZIP codes

Most older adults in Key Biscayne live with someone: 73% 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 490 Key Biscayne residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (32% in Miami-Dade County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Key Biscayne ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Key Biscayne compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Key Biscayne	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	21%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$103,358	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Key Biscayne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Coral Gables, FL	6.0 mi	9,411	22%
Miami, FL	6.4 mi	73,327	38%
South Miami, FL	8.2 mi	1,986	27%
Miami Beach, FL	8.4 mi	15,414	29%
Pinecrest, FL	8.8 mi	3,223	18%
West Miami, FL	9.4 mi	1,240	42%

Hospices serving Key Biscayne

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Opus Care Of South Florida	Miami, FL	8.3 mi	(305) 591-1606
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Southern Florida	Miami, FL	8.8 mi	(305) 762-3883
Gentiva	Miami, FL	9.8 mi	(786) 388-1400
Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC	Miami, FL	9.8 mi	(786) 382-0433
Medcare Hospice	Miami, FL	9.8 mi	(305) 465-2273

Nursing homes near Key Biscayne (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sands At South Beach Care Center, The	Miami Beach, FL	5.8 mi	5 of 5	230	(305) 672-1771
Ponce Health And Rehabilitation Center	Miami, FL	6.0 mi	5 of 5	147	(305) 545-6695
Riverside Care Center	Miami, FL	6.6 mi	5 of 5	120	(305) 326-1236
Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc.	Miami, FL	6.6 mi	5 of 5	264	(305) 548-4020

Straight-line miles from the center of Key Biscayne. 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 Key Biscayne

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 16% of the $8,613 monthly median income of Key Biscayne 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 Key Biscayne: common questions

Which hospices serve Key Biscayne?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Key Biscayne ZIP codes, including Opus Care Of South Florida, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Southern Florida, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Key Biscayne?

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 16% of the $8,613 monthly median income of Key Biscayne 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 Key Biscayne. 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 Key Biscayne, FL