Axis Health System LLC
1711 W 38th Pl Unit 1107A, Hialeah, FL, 33012
"We know what you are going through and we can be an excellent resource. Think of us as a very committed family member to be your ally. Axis ..."
READ MOREHialeah is the largest city in the Miami metropolitan area, and it offers residents a very diverse culture. Seniors make up around 20% of the 220,490 residents, which helps create opportunities for older adults. The cost of living in Hialeah is more than the national average, but there’s no state income tax, which may help make up for the additional expense. Violent crime is also lower in Hialeah than in most cities across the nation, and the Hialeah Hospital is available to provide treatment for chronic and short-term conditions and injuries. Seniors who want to receive care at home can expect to pay around $4,195, while those who require skilled nursing may pay slightly more with home health care at $4,385 per month.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Hialeah area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
1711 W 38th Pl Unit 1107A, Hialeah, FL, 33012
"We know what you are going through and we can be an excellent resource. Think of us as a very committed family member to be your ally. Axis ..."
READ MORE895 SW 86th Ct, Miami, FL, 33144
"We offer complete companion and personal care services for seniors, new mothers, those recovering from surgery, or anyone who just needs a l..."
READ MORE3109 W Hallandale Bch Blvd, Hallandale Beach, FL, 33009
"Here at Total Private we have been providing excellent service since 2007. We treat you like family and help to make the process of Home Hea..."
READ MORE208 S 28th Ave, Hollywood, FL, 33020
" Private duty nursing in the home, hospital or ILF/ALF. Family owned and operated since 1980. All clients and family get owner's direct ce..."
READ MORE9628 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Shores, FL, 33138
957 SW 122 AVE , Miami, FL, 33184
14311 SW 268th St , Miami, FL, 33032
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READ MOREAccording to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the cost of home care in Hialeah is expected to be around $4,195 per month. This cost is less than the state average of $4,767 and the national average of $4,957. The costs in Tampa and Panama City are both the same as the state average, which are both more than Hialeah. Along the northeast coast in Jacksonville, seniors pay around $4,481 per month, which is $286 more than the cost in Hialeah.
Hialeah
$4,195
Florida
$4,767
United States
$4,957
Tampa
$4,767
Jacksonville
$4,481
Panama City
$4,767
Home care provides help with activities of daily living and costs $4,195 on average, while home health care, at $4,385, adds skilled nursing. Adult day health care provides care during the day and costs around $1,517 per month, which is less expensive than home care. Assisted living care, at $4,385, and a semiprivate room in a nursing home, at $9,019, are both more than home care and are residential long-term care options.
In Home Care
$4,195
Home Health Care
$4,385
Adult Day Health Care
$1,517
Assisted Living Facility
$4,385
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,019
Note: Data for Hialeah was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Miami, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Hialeah has multiple free and low-cost programs that help seniors address homeownership and daily needs. These programs cover everything from emergency bill assistance to health and nutrition. The contact numbers are included for individuals to obtain more information.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Rebuild Florida | (844) 833-1010 | Rebuild Florida helps low-income seniors and families make needed home repairs to bring their homes up to code. These repairs address health and safety issues including replacing old and worn roofs, replacing windows and doors, repairing foundations, addressing plumbing and electrical issues and the removal of lead paint and asbestos. |
Miami-Dade Home Weatherization | (786) 469-4600 | The Miami-Dade Home Weatherization program helps seniors make their homes more energy efficient to lower their heating and cooling bills. Repairs include installing caulking, installing water heater jackets and low flow water heads, installing insulation and installing bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans. |
Miami-Dade Meals for the Elderly | (786) 469-4707 | Meals on Wheels delivers seven free frozen meals each week for seniors aged 60 and older who are homebound in the community. The program also provides fresh fruit, milk and other food items, and it makes meal deliveries to local community senior centers. |
Miami-Dade LIHEAP | (786) 469-4640 | Miami-Dade LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps low-income seniors pay for past due heating and cooling bills when they are faced with a disconnection or have already been disconnected. Individuals may receive up to $5,000 per year. Payments are made directly to the utility company. |
Miami-Dade Homestead Exemption | (305) 375-4091 | Seniors may apply for a homestead exemption, which exempts the first $50,000 in fair market value of a home to reduce the annual property tax bill. Seniors must reside in the home for the entire year they are applying. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.