Respite Care in West Little River, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West Little River, FL: the local picture

6,253

residents 65 or older (18% of West Little River)

83%

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

29%

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

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Little River ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Little River live with someone: 83% 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 1,793 West Little River 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 11 hospices serving West Little River ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West Little River compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	West Little River	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	28%	21%	12%
Households with no vehicle	12%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,141	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around West Little River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gladeview, FL	1.2 mi	1,796	38%
Pinewood, FL	1.5 mi	2,861	26%
Westview, FL	1.8 mi	2,536	32%
Brownsville, FL	2.5 mi	2,986	40%
Opa-locka, FL	3.2 mi	2,485	37%
Miami Shores, FL	3.7 mi	1,455	19%

Hospices serving West Little River

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Southern Florida	Miami, FL	4.1 mi	(305) 762-3883
Amedisys Hospice	Hialeah, FL	4.3 mi	(786) 566-6176
Catholic Hospice Inc	Miami Lakes, FL	5.1 mi	(305) 822-2380
Moments Hospice Of Miami LLC	Miami Lakes, FL	6.4 mi	(305) 454-6000
Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC	Miami, FL	6.5 mi	(786) 382-0433

Nursing homes near West Little River (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hialeah Shores Nursing And Rehab Center	Miami, FL	0.8 mi	5 of 5	106	(305) 691-5711
Azure Shores Rehab	Miami, FL	1.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(305) 836-1550
Miami Shores Nursing And Rehab Center	Miami, FL	1.7 mi	4 of 5	99	(305) 759-8711
Shoreside Health And Rehabilitation Center	Miami, FL	3.0 mi	5 of 5	150	(305) 899-4700

Straight-line miles from the center of West Little River. 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 West Little River

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 54% of the $2,595 monthly median income of West Little River 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 West Little River: common questions

Which hospices serve West Little River?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for West Little River ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Southern Florida, Amedisys Hospice, Catholic Hospice Inc.

How much does respite care cost in West Little River?

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 54% of the $2,595 monthly median income of West Little River 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 West Little River. 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 West Little River, FL