Respite Care in Westchester, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Westchester, FL: the local picture

11,971

residents 65 or older (23% of Westchester)

81%

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

31%

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

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Westchester ZIP codes

Most older adults in Westchester 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 3,648 Westchester residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (32% in Miami-Dade County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Westchester compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Westchester	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	22%	25%
Residents 65 or older	23%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	21%	12%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,548	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Westchester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Olympia Heights, FL	1.5 mi	2,501	38%
Westwood Lakes, FL	1.7 mi	2,322	24%
Fountainebleau, FL	1.9 mi	10,339	28%
Sunset, FL	2.7 mi	2,929	32%
Coral Terrace, FL	3.0 mi	5,519	34%
Tamiami, FL	3.1 mi	11,934	27%

Hospices serving Westchester

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC	Miami, FL	4.4 mi	(786) 382-0433
Gentiva	Miami, FL	4.4 mi	(786) 388-1400
Medcare Hospice	Miami, FL	4.4 mi	(305) 465-2273
Continuum Care Of Miami Dade LLC	Miami, FL	4.4 mi	(305) 463-1600
Opus Care Of South Florida	Miami, FL	4.6 mi	(305) 591-1606

Nursing homes near Westchester (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
West Gables Health Care Center	Miami, FL	2.3 mi	5 of 5	120	(305) 265-9391
Palmetto Subacute Care Center	Miami, FL	2.5 mi	5 of 5	95	(305) 261-2525
Coral Gables Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Miami, FL	3.0 mi	5 of 5	87	(305) 261-1363
Palace At Kendall Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente	Miami, FL	4.0 mi	5 of 5	180	(305) 271-2225

Straight-line miles from the center of Westchester. 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 Westchester

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 37% of the $3,796 monthly median income of Westchester 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 Westchester: common questions

Which hospices serve Westchester?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Westchester ZIP codes, including Bristol Hospice - Miami Dade, LLC, Gentiva, Medcare Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Westchester?

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 37% of the $3,796 monthly median income of Westchester 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 Westchester. 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 Westchester, FL