Respite Care in Princeton, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Princeton, FL: the local picture

3,673

residents 65 or older (8.6% of Princeton)

81%

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

44%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Princeton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Princeton live with someone: 81% 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 1,571 Princeton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (32% in Miami-Dade County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Princeton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Princeton compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Princeton	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	8.6%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	21%	12%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,900	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Princeton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Goulds, FL	1.6 mi	2,315	40%
Naranja, FL	2.2 mi	1,208	31%
South Miami Heights, FL	3.4 mi	6,835	35%
Leisure City, FL	4.0 mi	2,727	45%
Cutler Bay, FL	4.7 mi	7,611	36%
West Perrine, FL	5.0 mi	1,434	42%

Hospices serving Princeton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Opus Care Of South Florida	Miami, FL	13 mi	(305) 591-1606
Gentiva	Miami, FL	18 mi	(786) 388-1400
Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC	Miami, FL	18 mi	(786) 382-0433
Medcare Hospice	Miami, FL	18 mi	(305) 465-2273
Continuum Care Of Miami Dade LLC	Miami, FL	18 mi	(305) 463-1600

Nursing homes near Princeton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Annes Nursing Center, St Annes Residence Inc	Miami, FL	3.5 mi	3 of 5	213	(305) 252-4000
Kendall Lakes Healthcare And Rehab Center	Miami, FL	3.7 mi	5 of 5	150	(786) 433-7400
East Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Cutler Bay, FL	5.3 mi	5 of 5	74	(305) 256-3545
Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center	Cutler Bay, FL	5.6 mi	5 of 5	163	(786) 466-3500

Straight-line miles from the center of Princeton. 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 Princeton

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 33% of the $4,325 monthly median income of Princeton 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 Princeton: common questions

Which hospices serve Princeton?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Princeton ZIP codes, including Opus Care Of South Florida, Gentiva, Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Princeton?

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 33% of the $4,325 monthly median income of Princeton 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 Princeton. 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 Princeton, FL