Respite Care in Miami Gardens, FL
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Respite Care in Miami Gardens, FL: the local picture
Most older adults in Miami Gardens live with someone: 81% 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 5,764 Miami Gardens residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (32% in Miami-Dade County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Miami Gardens ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Miami Gardens compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida
| Census figure | Miami Gardens | Miami-Dade County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 19% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 17% | 21% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 21% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.8% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $42,418 | $41,151 | — |
Older residents in towns around Miami Gardens
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opa-locka, FL | 3.5 mi | 2,485 | 37% |
| Biscayne Gardens, FL | 3.6 mi | 5,986 | 28% |
| Ives Estates, FL | 3.9 mi | 3,799 | 39% |
| Country Club, FL | 4.1 mi | 6,430 | 30% |
| West Park, FL | 4.4 mi | 2,187 | 40% |
| Ojus, FL | 4.5 mi | 3,876 | 23% |
Hospices serving Miami Gardens
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Hospice Inc | Miami Lakes, FL | 5.3 mi | (305) 822-2380 |
| Amedisys Hospice | Hialeah, FL | 6.9 mi | (786) 566-6176 |
| Moments Hospice Of Miami LLC | Miami Lakes, FL | 7.5 mi | (305) 454-6000 |
| Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Southern Florida | Miami, FL | 9.8 mi | (305) 762-3883 |
| Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Broward County | Plantation, FL | 12 mi | (954) 625-7900 |
Nursing homes near Miami Gardens (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardens Nursing And Rehab Center | Miami, FL | 2.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (305) 651-9690 |
| Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Miami, FL | 2.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 180 | (305) 653-8427 |
| Hampton Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | North Miami Beach, FL | 3.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (305) 354-8800 |
| Alexander "Sandy" Nininger State Veterans Nursing | Pembroke Pines, FL | 3.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (954) 985-4824 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Miami Gardens. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Miami 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 40% of the $3,535 monthly median income of Miami 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Miami Gardens: common questions
Which hospices serve Miami Gardens?
Medicare lists 13 hospices for Miami Gardens ZIP codes, including Catholic Hospice Inc, Amedisys Hospice, Moments Hospice Of Miami LLC.
How much does respite care cost in Miami 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 40% of the $3,535 monthly median income of Miami 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 Miami 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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- Respite Care in Ojus, FL
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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.
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