24-Hour Home Care in Highland City, FL
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24-Hour Home Care in Highland City, FL: the local picture
153 Highland City residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.9%; 6.5% in Polk County), and 268 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.
About 56 residents are 85 or older (0.4% of the population).
If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Highlands Lake Center in Lakeland (3.2 mi) and Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center in Lakeland (4.5 mi).
Highland City compared with Polk County and Florida
| Census figure | Highland City | Polk County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 14% | 21% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 7.7% | 6.9% | 7.6% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.4% | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 14% | 24% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.9% | 12% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $63,371 | $50,939 | — |
Older residents in towns around Highland City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Highlands, FL | 4.4 mi | 2,431 | 8.0% |
| Crystal Lake, FL | 5.2 mi | 630 | 2.1% |
| Medulla, FL | 6.3 mi | 1,674 | 5.0% |
| Jan Phyl Village, FL | 6.3 mi | 833 | 12% |
| Bartow, FL | 6.3 mi | 3,376 | 5.6% |
| Fussels Corner, FL | 6.6 mi | 1,904 | 2.5% |
Home health agencies serving Highland City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Lakeland, FL | 1.1 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (863) 648-9118 |
| Medical Services Of America Home Health | Tampa, FL | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 626-9888 |
| Origin Home Health Care | Apollo Beach, FL | 35 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (813) 641-0500 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Winter Haven, FL | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Ambiance Home Health Care Inc | Tampa, FL | 38 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Nursing homes near Highland City (to compare)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Lake Center | Lakeland, FL | 3.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 179 | (863) 646-8699 |
| Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center | Lakeland, FL | 4.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (863) 500-4015 |
| Bartow Center | Bartow, FL | 6.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (863) 533-0578 |
| Bridgewalk On Harden Health And Rehabilitation, Ll | Lakeland, FL | 6.5 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (863) 648-4800 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Highland City. 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 Highland City
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, 224% of the $5,281 monthly median income of Highland City households headed by someone 65+. 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 Highland City: common questions
How much does 24-hour home care cost in Highland City?
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, 224% of the $5,281 monthly median income of Highland City households headed by someone 65+. 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; 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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