Respite Care in Opa-locka, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Opa-locka, FL: the local picture

2,485

residents 65 or older (15% of Opa-locka)

67%

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

37%

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

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Opa-locka ZIP codes

Most older adults in Opa-locka live with someone: 67% 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 918 Opa-locka residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (32% in Miami-Dade County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Opa-locka compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Opa-locka	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	35%	21%	12%
Households with no vehicle	19%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$18,779	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Opa-locka

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Westview, FL	1.5 mi	2,536	32%
Pinewood, FL	3.2 mi	2,861	26%
West Little River, FL	3.2 mi	6,253	29%
Miami Gardens, FL	3.5 mi	18,743	31%
Biscayne Gardens, FL	3.5 mi	5,986	28%
Hialeah, FL	3.6 mi	45,815	39%

Hospices serving Opa-locka

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Catholic Hospice Inc	Miami Lakes, FL	3.2 mi	(305) 822-2380
Amedisys Hospice	Hialeah, FL	4.0 mi	(786) 566-6176
Moments Hospice Of Miami LLC	Miami Lakes, FL	5.3 mi	(305) 454-6000
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Southern Florida	Miami, FL	7.1 mi	(305) 762-3883
Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC	Miami, FL	8.8 mi	(786) 382-0433

Nursing homes near Opa-locka (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center	Miami, FL	3.2 mi	5 of 5	106	(305) 691-5711
Hampton Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	North Miami Beach, FL	3.5 mi	5 of 5	120	(305) 354-8800
Azure Shores Rehab	Miami, FL	3.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(305) 836-1550
Pinecrest Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	North Miami, FL	3.9 mi	5 of 5	100	(305) 893-1170

Straight-line miles from the center of Opa-locka. 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 Opa-locka

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 90% of the $1,565 monthly median income of Opa-locka 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 Opa-locka: common questions

Which hospices serve Opa-locka?

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

How much does respite care cost in Opa-locka?

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 90% of the $1,565 monthly median income of Opa-locka 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 Opa-locka. 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 Opa-locka, FL