Respite Care in Miami Lakes, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Miami Lakes, FL: the local picture

4,768

residents 65 or older (15% of Miami Lakes)

80%

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

35%

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

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Miami Lakes ZIP codes

Most older adults in Miami Lakes live with someone: 80% 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 1,669 Miami Lakes residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (32% in Miami-Dade County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Miami Lakes compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Miami Lakes	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	21%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,845	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Miami Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Palm Springs North, FL	1.6 mi	1,107	31%
Country Club, FL	2.0 mi	6,430	30%
Hialeah Gardens, FL	2.9 mi	4,252	37%
Hialeah, FL	3.2 mi	45,815	39%
Opa-locka, FL	4.1 mi	2,485	37%
Miramar, FL	4.3 mi	17,980	31%

Hospices serving Miami Lakes

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Catholic Hospice Inc	Miami Lakes, FL	1.4 mi	(305) 822-2380
Moments Hospice Of Miami LLC	Miami Lakes, FL	2.5 mi	(305) 454-6000
Amedisys Hospice	Hialeah, FL	3.4 mi	(786) 566-6176
Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC	Miami, FL	9.6 mi	(786) 382-0433
Gentiva	Miami, FL	9.6 mi	(786) 388-1400

Nursing homes near Miami Lakes (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nspire Healthcare Miami Lakes	Hialeah, FL	2.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(305) 625-9857
Palmetto Care Center And Rehab	Hialeah, FL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	90	(305) 512-4688
Susanna Wesley Health Center	Hialeah, FL	3.0 mi	5 of 5	120	(305) 556-3500
Waterford Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Hialeah Gardens, FL	3.5 mi	4 of 5	214	(305) 556-9900

Straight-line miles from the center of Miami Lakes. 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 Lakes

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 30% of the $4,737 monthly median income of Miami Lakes 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 Lakes: common questions

Which hospices serve Miami Lakes?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Miami Lakes ZIP codes, including Catholic Hospice Inc, Moments Hospice Of Miami LLC, Amedisys Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Miami Lakes?

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 30% of the $4,737 monthly median income of Miami Lakes 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 Lakes. 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 Miami Lakes, FL