Respite Care in North Lauderdale, FL
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Respite Care in North Lauderdale, FL: the local picture
Most older adults in North Lauderdale live with someone: 74% 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 1,593 North Lauderdale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (32% in Broward County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 6 hospices serving North Lauderdale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
North Lauderdale compared with Broward County and Florida
| Census figure | North Lauderdale | Broward County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 26% | 27% | 25% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 18% | 21% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.8% | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 16% | 12% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.7% | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $37,070 | $51,526 | — |
Older residents in towns around North Lauderdale
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarac, FL | 2.2 mi | 18,941 | 36% |
| Margate, FL | 2.5 mi | 13,895 | 39% |
| Lauderdale Lakes, FL | 3.4 mi | 7,063 | 38% |
| Lauderhill, FL | 3.5 mi | 12,392 | 25% |
| Sunrise, FL | 3.8 mi | 19,117 | 34% |
| Coral Springs, FL | 4.7 mi | 17,702 | 30% |
Hospices serving North Lauderdale
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuum Care Of Broward LLC | Sunrise, FL | 4.0 mi | (954) 239-6600 |
| Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Broward County | Plantation, FL | 6.6 mi | (954) 625-7900 |
| Heartland Hospice (Broward) | Plantation, FL | 6.6 mi | (704) 664-2876 |
| Hospice By The Sea Inc | Boca Raton, FL | 12 mi | (561) 395-5031 |
| Catholic Hospice Inc | Miami Lakes, FL | 23 mi | (305) 822-2380 |
Nursing homes near North Lauderdale (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nspire Healthcare Tamarac | Tamarac, FL | 2.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 141 | (954) 722-7001 |
| Life Care Center At Inverrary | Lauderhill, FL | 2.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (954) 485-6144 |
| Palms Care Center And Rehab | Lauderdale Lakes, FL | 3.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (954) 733-0655 |
| Tamarac Center For Rehabilitation And Healing | Tamarac, FL | 3.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (954) 722-9330 |
Straight-line miles from the center of North Lauderdale. 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 North Lauderdale
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 46% of the $3,089 monthly median income of North Lauderdale 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 North Lauderdale: common questions
Which hospices serve North Lauderdale?
Medicare lists 6 hospices for North Lauderdale ZIP codes, including Continuum Care Of Broward LLC, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Broward County, Heartland Hospice (Broward).
How much does respite care cost in North Lauderdale?
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 46% of the $3,089 monthly median income of North Lauderdale 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 North Lauderdale. 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.
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