Cost of Home Care in Miami
The cost of in-home care in Miami depends on the hours and type of help a person needs, the caregiver’s qualifications, and the terms of the service contract. As a general benchmark, the 2025 CareScout Cost of Care Survey reports a Florida median of $32 per hour for non-medical in-home care. This statewide figure is for planning. It is not a Miami-specific quote, a Companion Services rate, or a complete estimate of the registry and caregiver charges for an individual care plan.
Companion Services of America’s Miami office is a Florida-licensed nurse registry. The registry refers caregivers and licensed professionals for contract with clients. In Florida, a referred caregiver is an independent contractor, not a registry employee. The client should receive that disclosure when the service contract is made.
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What the cost estimate should help you understand
A family may be considering help with a morning routine, meals, companionship, or personal care. The right estimate depends on the particular tasks, schedule, and type of professional being considered. During the planning conversation, ask which caregivers may be referred, what their charges are, whether there is a separate registry fee, and how billing and schedule changes work.
This is an illustrative example, not a Companion Services client story or a promise about results. The caregiver and client contract directly for services, while the registry’s role is to refer qualified caregivers for contract.
Florida home care cost benchmark
The CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, based on data collected from July through November 2025, lists Florida’s median non-medical caregiver rate as $32 per hour. Its monthly median of $6,101 assumes 44 hours of care per week, averaged over a year. These figures provide a statewide reference point, not the price a particular Miami caregiver or nurse registry will charge.
The examples below multiply the $32 survey benchmark by estimated monthly hours, using an average of 4.33 weeks per month:
| Hours of care per week | Approximate hours per month | Estimated monthly cost at survey benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 43 | $1,387 |
| 20 | 87 | $2,773 |
| 30 | 130 | $4,160 |
| 44 | 191 | $6,101 |
These are illustrative calculations, not quotes. They do not include or estimate any separate registry fee. Actual caregiver charges, registry fees, minimum shifts, and contract terms may differ. Ask for a written breakdown of all costs before services begin.
Planning for the cost
Before you call, note the hours when help is needed, the tasks involved, and whether the care is expected to be short term or ongoing. If you are comparing providers, ask each one to explain the service arrangement, caregiver charges, registry or other fees, payment process, and contract terms.
A clear written estimate can help your family compare schedules and understand the full cost before agreeing to services.
What can affect the cost?
Hours and schedule. The number of hours, days per week, visit length, and time of day all affect the total. Overnight and 24-hour arrangements need their own estimate because they involve different coverage schedules.
Type of service. Homemaker and companion services may include household chores, meal preparation, shopping assistance, conversation, and companionship. Home health aides and certified nursing assistants may provide approved help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility. Florida law limits the tasks each type of referred caregiver may perform.
Professional qualifications. Companion Services’ Miami location lists home health aides, certified nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, and registered nurses among the professionals families may request. Nursing is a separate service from non-medical caregiver assistance and may have a different price. CareScout reports a Florida median of $80 per hour for private duty nursing. That is another survey benchmark, not a quote from the Miami office or an individual nurse.
Care setting and needs. A person may need support at home or in another setting, or care during a transition home after hospitalization or rehabilitation. Dementia support, personal care, and skilled nursing involve different responsibilities. Ask which type of professional is appropriate for the requested tasks.
Registry and contract charges. Since Companion Services operates as a nurse registry in Florida, ask for a clear explanation of the registry’s fee, the caregiver’s charges, who will invoice you, payment timing, and cancellation or schedule-change terms. Florida law requires the registry to keep a record of the fee it receives.
Care options available through the Miami registry
Companion Services’ Miami location lists these care options:
- Senior home care: Referrals for support based on a person’s needs and preferences. Senior Home Care in Miami
- Personal care: Referrals for assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility. Personal Care Services in Miami
- Companion care: Socialization, conversation, and practical support. Companion Care in Miami
- Alzheimer’s and dementia care: Referrals for caregivers who can support a person living with memory-related needs. Dementia Care in Miami
- Hospital-to-home support: Assistance during a return home after a hospital or rehabilitation stay. Hospital-to-Home Services in Miami
- Skilled nursing: Referrals for licensed nurses when nursing services are needed. In-Home Skilled Nursing in Miami
- Overnight and 24-hour care: Ask the registry which referral and contract arrangements may fit the requested coverage. 24-Hour Home Care in Miami
How the nurse registry model works
A nurse registry refers nurses, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, homemakers, or companions for contract. The caregiver is an independent contractor, not an employee of the registry. Florida law also states that a nurse registry may not monitor, supervise, manage, or train a referred caregiver. The registry must explain the independent contractor relationship at the time the service contract is made.
Before signing, make sure you understand who will provide the service, what the caregiver is expected to do, what the caregiver charges, whether a registry fee applies, and whom to contact with questions about the contract or schedule. For nursing services, ask how the nurse’s professional responsibilities and any required medical plan of treatment will be addressed.
Companion Services says families can receive a free, no-obligation assessment and cost estimate, and can meet the caregiver before service starts. Ask the Miami office to explain how that process works within its registry model.
How families may pay
Companion Services’ Miami page lists private pay and long-term care insurance as payment options. If you have long-term care insurance, confirm with your insurer whether the policy covers services arranged through a nurse registry and what documentation or eligibility requirements apply. Ask the registry how its fees and the caregiver’s charges are handled for reimbursement purposes.
Medicare may cover certain home health services when eligibility rules are met, such as intermittent skilled nursing or therapy. It does not pay for 24-hour care at home or personal and custodial care when that is the only care needed. Check with Medicare or your health plan about coverage for the specific service you are considering.
Request a Miami home care estimate
Companion Services of America’s Miami office serves Miami, South Miami, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, Miami Beach, and surrounding areas. The office offers a free, no-obligation assessment and cost estimate. Call (305) 697-6448 or visit the office at 5966 S Dixie Highway, Suite 300, South Miami, FL 33143.
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Frequently asked questions about Miami home care costs
How much does home care cost per hour in Miami, Florida?
CareScout’s 2025 survey reports a Florida median of $32 per hour for non-medical in-home care. This is a statewide benchmark, not a Miami-specific quote. A registry estimate should explain the caregiver’s charges and any separate registry fee.
How much does 20 hours of home care per week cost per month?
At the $32-per-hour survey benchmark, 20 hours per week averages about $2,773 per month. This calculation uses approximately 4.33 weeks per month. It is for planning only and does not include any separate registry fee or reflect a specific caregiver’s contract rate.
Is Companion Services of America a home care agency or a nurse registry in Miami?
Companion Services of America identifies its Miami location as a Florida-licensed nurse registry. A nurse registry refers caregivers and licensed professionals for contract with clients.
Are caregivers referred by a Florida nurse registry employees of the registry?
No. Florida law states that caregivers referred by a nurse registry are independent contractors, not employees of the registry. The registry must disclose this relationship when the service contract is made.
Does the nurse registry supervise or train the caregiver?
Florida law says a nurse registry may not monitor, supervise, manage, or train a caregiver referred for contract. Ask the registry and caregiver to explain their respective roles, the service agreement, and whom to contact with questions.
Can long-term care insurance help pay for care arranged through a registry?
It depends on the policy. Companion Services lists long-term care insurance as a payment option. Ask your insurer whether your policy covers registry-arranged services, and ask the registry for the documentation it can provide.
How do I request a Miami care estimate?
Call the Miami office at (305) 697-6448 to request a free, no-obligation assessment and cost estimate. Ask for a written breakdown of caregiver charges, any registry fee, and contract terms.
