24-Hour Home Care in Florida Gulf Coast University, FL
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24-Hour Home Care in Florida Gulf Coast University, FL: the local picture
0 Florida Gulf Coast University residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (—; 4.8% in Lee County), and 0 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.
About 0 residents are 85 or older (0.0% of the population).
If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Life Care Center Of Estero in Estero (4.6 mi) and The Preserve in Fort Myers (5.1 mi).
Florida Gulf Coast University compared with Lee County and Florida
| Census figure | Florida Gulf Coast University | Lee County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.6% |
Older residents in towns around Florida Gulf Coast University
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Oaks, FL | 2.1 mi | 348 | 3.2% |
| San Carlos Park, FL | 3.5 mi | 3,159 | 5.9% |
| Estero, FL | 3.7 mi | 19,657 | 1.7% |
| Gateway, FL | 7.8 mi | 2,180 | 1.7% |
| Bonita Springs, FL | 7.9 mi | 24,688 | 3.6% |
| Villas, FL | 8.6 mi | 4,022 | 4.1% |
Home health agencies serving Florida Gulf Coast University
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Home Care Services LLC | Fort Myers, FL | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Centerwell Home Health | Port Charlotte, FL | 36 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (941) 623-4882 |
| Coastal Breeze Home Health LLC | Sarasota, FL | 70 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (941) 208-4463 |
| Golden Age Home Health Agency Corp | Fort Myers, FL | 9.7 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (239) 368-4899 |
| Home Health By Gulf Coast Village | Cape Coral, FL | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (239) 772-7480 |
Nursing homes near Florida Gulf Coast University (to compare)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center Of Estero | Estero, FL | 4.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 155 | (239) 495-4000 |
| The Preserve | Fort Myers, FL | 5.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 75 | (239) 574-0078 |
| Eagleridge Health And Rehabilitation Center | Fort Myers, FL | 6.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (239) 561-7700 |
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit | Fort Myers, FL | 7.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 75 | (239) 343-1705 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Florida Gulf Coast University. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a 24-hour caregiver can help with
- Someone awake and on duty at all hours
- Personal care, meals and medication reminders through the day
- Help at night without relying on one tired caregiver
- Written handover notes between shifts
What 24-hour home care costs in Florida Gulf Coast University
24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $16.25 an hour (the Florida median aide wage) that is about $11,830 a month in wages before any overtime. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. 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.
What to know before hiring a 24-hour caregiver
24-hour care is the most hours a family can arrange at home, and the most costly. Each caregiver works a set shift, often two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts a day, so nobody works all night after working all day. Minimum wage and overtime rules apply to each caregiver you employ directly; for workers who live in the home see DOL Fact Sheet 79B.
Questions worth asking: How do you hand over to the next caregiver? Can you work fixed shifts on the same days each week? Have you worked on a team caring for one client? More in our 24-hour home care guide.
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24-Hour Home Care in Florida Gulf Coast University: common questions
How much does 24-hour home care cost in Florida Gulf Coast University?
24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $16.25 an hour (the Florida median aide wage) that is about $11,830 a month in wages before any overtime. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.
How many caregivers does 24-hour care take?
A week has 168 hours. If each caregiver works about 40 hours, that is four or five people, plus someone to cover sickness and holidays. Fewer caregivers means very long weeks for each of them.
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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