Respite Care in Surfside, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Surfside, FL: the local picture

915

residents 65 or older (16% of Surfside)

78%

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

29%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Surfside ZIP codes

Most older adults in Surfside live with someone: 78% 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 268 Surfside residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (32% in Miami-Dade County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Surfside compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Surfside	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	21%	12%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,464	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Surfside

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bay Harbor Islands, FL	0.8 mi	915	17%
Bal Harbour, FL	1.0 mi	986	21%
North Bay Village, FL	2.6 mi	1,218	23%
North Miami, FL	3.1 mi	9,170	28%
Miami Shores, FL	3.4 mi	1,455	19%
Biscayne Park, FL	3.5 mi	272	37%

Hospices serving Surfside

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Southern Florida	Miami, FL	5.9 mi	(305) 762-3883
Amedisys Hospice	Hialeah, FL	11 mi	(786) 566-6176
Catholic Hospice Inc	Miami Lakes, FL	11 mi	(305) 822-2380
Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC	Miami, FL	13 mi	(786) 382-0433
Gentiva	Miami, FL	13 mi	(786) 388-1400

Nursing homes near Surfside (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Biscayne Health And Rehabilitation Center	North Miami, FL	2.7 mi	5 of 5	98	(305) 891-1710
Treasure Isle Care Center	North Bay Village, FL	2.7 mi	2 of 5	176	(305) 865-2383
Villa Maria Nursing Center	North Miami, FL	3.3 mi	2 of 5	212	(305) 891-8850
North Dade Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	North Miami, FL	3.3 mi	2 of 5	245	(305) 891-6850

Straight-line miles from the center of Surfside. 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 Surfside

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 19% of the $7,455 monthly median income of Surfside 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 Surfside: common questions

Which hospices serve Surfside?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Surfside ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Southern Florida, Amedisys Hospice, Catholic Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Surfside?

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 19% of the $7,455 monthly median income of Surfside 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 Surfside. 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 Surfside, FL