Respite Care in Miramar, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Miramar, FL: the local picture

17,980

residents 65 or older (13% of Miramar)

88%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Broward County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Miramar ZIP codes

Most older adults in Miramar 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 5,446 Miramar residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (32% in Broward County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Miramar ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Miramar compared with Broward County and Florida

Census figure	Miramar	Broward County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.3%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	16%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.5%	6.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,743	$51,526	—

Older residents in towns around Miramar

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Palm Springs North, FL	2.7 mi	1,107	31%
Pembroke Pines, FL	2.9 mi	34,684	37%
Country Club, FL	2.9 mi	6,430	30%
Miami Lakes, FL	4.3 mi	4,768	35%
Southwest Ranches, FL	5.8 mi	1,908	38%
Hialeah Gardens, FL	6.0 mi	4,252	37%

Hospices serving Miramar

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Catholic Hospice Inc	Miami Lakes, FL	5.6 mi	(305) 822-2380
Moments Hospice Of Miami LLC	Miami Lakes, FL	6.4 mi	(305) 454-6000
Amedisys Hospice	Hialeah, FL	7.7 mi	(786) 566-6176
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Broward County	Plantation, FL	12 mi	(954) 625-7900
Heartland Hospice (Broward)	Plantation, FL	12 mi	(704) 664-2876

Nursing homes near Miramar (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Glades West Rehabilitation And Nursing C	Pembroke Pines, FL	1.2 mi	5 of 5	120	(954) 437-3422
Nspire Healthcare Miami Lakes	Hialeah, FL	2.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(305) 625-9857
Villa Maria West Skilled Nursing Facility	Hialeah Gardens, FL	3.8 mi	5 of 5	27	(305) 351-7181
Memorial Manor	Pembroke Pines, FL	5.1 mi	5 of 5	120	(954) 276-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Miramar. 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 Miramar

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 29% of the $4,895 monthly median income of Miramar 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 Miramar: common questions

Which hospices serve Miramar?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Miramar ZIP codes, including Catholic Hospice Inc, Moments Hospice Of Miami LLC, Amedisys Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Miramar?

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 29% of the $4,895 monthly median income of Miramar 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 Miramar. 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 Miramar, FL