Respite Care in West Park, FL: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in West Park, FL: the local picture

2,187

residents 65 or older (14% of West Park)

86%

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

40%

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

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in West Park live with someone: 86% 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 852 West Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (32% in Miami-Dade County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving West Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

West Park compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	West Park	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	21%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,762	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around West Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pembroke Park, FL	0.7 mi	1,192	40%
Ives Estates, FL	1.1 mi	3,799	39%
Ojus, FL	1.8 mi	3,876	23%
Hallandale Beach, FL	2.5 mi	9,797	31%
Aventura, FL	3.2 mi	10,290	24%
North Miami Beach, FL	3.5 mi	7,406	32%

Hospices serving West Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Catholic Hospice Inc	Miami Lakes, FL	9.6 mi	(305) 822-2380
Amedisys Hospice	Hialeah, FL	11 mi	(786) 566-6176
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Southern Florida	Miami, FL	11 mi	(305) 762-3883
Heartland Hospice (Broward)	Plantation, FL	11 mi	(704) 664-2876
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Broward County	Plantation, FL	11 mi	(954) 625-7900

Nursing homes near West Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Emerald Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Hollywood, FL	1.7 mi	2 of 5	240	(954) 981-6300
Sierra Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Miami, FL	1.9 mi	1 of 5	180	(305) 653-8427
Palm Garden Of Aventura	North Miami Beach, FL	2.2 mi	3 of 5	120	(305) 935-4827
Gardens Nursing And Rehab Center	Miami, FL	2.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(305) 651-9690

Straight-line miles from the center of West Park. 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 Park

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 43% of the $3,314 monthly median income of West Park 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 Park: common questions

Which hospices serve West Park?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for West Park ZIP codes, including Catholic Hospice Inc, Amedisys Hospice, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Southern Florida.

How much does respite care cost in West Park?

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 43% of the $3,314 monthly median income of West Park 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 Park. 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 Park, FL