Respite Care in Miami, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Miami, FL: the local picture

73,327

residents 65 or older (16% of Miami)

68%

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

38%

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

21

Medicare-certified hospices serve Miami ZIP codes

Most older adults in Miami live with someone: 68% 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 26,807 Miami residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (32% in Miami-Dade County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 21 hospices serving Miami ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Miami compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Miami	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	32%	21%	12%
Households with no vehicle	18%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,416	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Miami

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brownsville, FL	3.8 mi	2,986	40%
Miami Beach, FL	4.5 mi	15,414	29%
Gladeview, FL	4.9 mi	1,796	38%
West Miami, FL	5.6 mi	1,240	42%
Miami Springs, FL	5.9 mi	2,547	23%
West Little River, FL	5.9 mi	6,253	29%

Hospices serving Miami

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Southern Florida	Miami, FL	3.0 mi	(305) 762-3883
Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC	Miami, FL	5.2 mi	(786) 382-0433
Gentiva	Miami, FL	5.2 mi	(786) 388-1400
Medcare Hospice	Miami, FL	5.2 mi	(305) 465-2273
Continuum Care Of Miami Dade LLC	Miami, FL	5.2 mi	(305) 463-1600

Nursing homes near Miami (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverside Care Center	Miami, FL	0.2 mi	5 of 5	120	(305) 326-1236
Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc.	Miami, FL	0.2 mi	5 of 5	264	(305) 548-4020
Ponce Health And Rehabilitation Center	Miami, FL	0.5 mi	5 of 5	147	(305) 545-6695
Jackson Gardens Health And Rehabilitation Center	Miami, FL	1.3 mi	4 of 5	120	(305) 347-3380

Straight-line miles from the center of Miami. 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 Miami

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 62% of the $2,285 monthly median income of Miami 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 Miami: common questions

Which hospices serve Miami?

Medicare lists 21 hospices for Miami ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Southern Florida, Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Miami?

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 62% of the $2,285 monthly median income of Miami 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 Miami. 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.

More near Miami

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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 Miami, FL