Respite Care in Pinecrest, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pinecrest, FL: the local picture

3,223

residents 65 or older (17% of Pinecrest)

77%

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

18%

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

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pinecrest ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pinecrest live with someone: 77% 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 567 Pinecrest residents aged 65 or older report a disability (18%) (32% in Miami-Dade County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Pinecrest compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Pinecrest	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	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.)	6.5%	21%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$170,179	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Pinecrest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Coral Gables, FL	3.0 mi	9,411	22%
South Miami, FL	3.1 mi	1,986	27%
Kendall, FL	3.1 mi	16,410	32%
Palmetto Bay, FL	3.1 mi	3,808	31%
Glenvar Heights, FL	3.1 mi	3,818	26%
Sunset, FL	4.1 mi	2,929	32%

Hospices serving Pinecrest

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Opus Care Of South Florida	Miami, FL	2.6 mi	(305) 591-1606
Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC	Miami, FL	7.7 mi	(786) 382-0433
Gentiva	Miami, FL	7.7 mi	(786) 388-1400
Medcare Hospice	Miami, FL	7.7 mi	(305) 465-2273
Continuum Care Of Miami Dade LLC	Miami, FL	7.7 mi	(305) 463-1600

Nursing homes near Pinecrest (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riviera Health Resort	Coral Gables, FL	3.1 mi	5 of 5	223	(786) 517-6999
Harmony Health Center	Miami, FL	3.3 mi	5 of 5	203	(305) 271-6311
Coral Reef Subacute Care Center LLC	Miami, FL	3.9 mi	3 of 5	180	(305) 255-3220
South Dade Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Miami, FL	4.2 mi	5 of 5	180	(305) 255-1045

Straight-line miles from the center of Pinecrest. 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 Pinecrest

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 10% of the $14,182 monthly median income of Pinecrest 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 Pinecrest: common questions

Which hospices serve Pinecrest?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Pinecrest ZIP codes, including Opus Care Of South Florida, Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC, Gentiva.

How much does respite care cost in Pinecrest?

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 10% of the $14,182 monthly median income of Pinecrest 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 Pinecrest. 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 Pinecrest, FL