24-Hour Home Care in Longboat Key, FL
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24-Hour Home Care in Longboat Key, FL: the local picture
215 Longboat Key residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.2%; 4.3% in Manatee County), and 442 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.
About 838 residents are 85 or older (11% of the population).
If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Aviata At Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton (4.4 mi) and Heritage Park Health Center By Harborview in Bradenton (5.6 mi).
Longboat Key compared with Manatee County and Florida
| Census figure | Longboat Key | Manatee County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2% | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 8.6% | 17% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 2.5% | 7.0% | 7.6% |
| Residents 85 or older | 11% | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 25% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.1% | 8.4% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $159,205 | $62,767 | — |
Older residents in towns around Longboat Key
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayshore Gardens, FL | 4.6 mi | 5,094 | 8.1% |
| Whitfield, FL | 4.8 mi | 618 | 1.0% |
| Cortez, FL | 4.9 mi | 2,640 | 2.4% |
| South Bradenton, FL | 5.5 mi | 6,019 | 3.6% |
| West Bradenton, FL | 7.2 mi | 950 | 8.9% |
| West Samoset, FL | 7.3 mi | 632 | 2.2% |
Home health agencies serving Longboat Key
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Home Health Care Agency LLC | Sarasota, FL | 7.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (941) 306-4347 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Bradenton, FL | 7.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (941) 749-2990 |
| Trilogy Home Healthcare | Sarasota, FL | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 286-1844 |
| HCA Florida Healthcare At Home | Bradenton, FL | 7.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (941) 748-6010 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Bradenton, FL | 9.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Nursing homes near Longboat Key (to compare)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviata At Palma Sola Bay | Bradenton, FL | 4.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 105 | (941) 761-3499 |
| Heritage Park Health Center By Harborview | Bradenton, FL | 5.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (941) 792-8480 |
| Surrey Place Healthcare And Rehabilitation | Bradenton, FL | 5.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 74 | (941) 795-0448 |
| Inn At Freedom Village, The | Bradenton, FL | 5.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (941) 798-8300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Longboat Key. 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 Longboat Key
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, 89% of the $13,267 monthly median income of Longboat Key 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 Longboat Key: common questions
How much does 24-hour home care cost in Longboat Key?
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, 89% of the $13,267 monthly median income of Longboat Key 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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