24-Hour Home Care in Port St. Lucie, FL
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24-Hour Home Care in Port St. Lucie, FL: the local picture
3,752 Port St. Lucie residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.5%; 6.1% in St. Lucie County), and 10,955 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.
About 5,583 residents are 85 or older (2.4% of the population).
If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home in Port Saint Lucie (4.3 mi) and Port St Lucie Rehabilitation And Healthcare in Port Saint Lucie (5.4 mi).
Port St. Lucie compared with St. Lucie County and Florida
| Census figure | Port St. Lucie | St. Lucie County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.5% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 22% | 21% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 8.3% | 7.3% | 7.6% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.5% | 10% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $63,750 | $57,692 | — |
Older residents in towns around Port St. Lucie
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Self-care difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Park, FL | 4.5 mi | 1,494 | 2.5% |
| White City, FL | 7.0 mi | 2,183 | 0.8% |
| Indian River Estates, FL | 7.6 mi | 1,959 | 5.1% |
| North River Shores, FL | 8.0 mi | 1,374 | 3.2% |
| Fort Pierce South, FL | 9.2 mi | 981 | 6.4% |
| Jensen Beach, FL | 9.4 mi | 4,143 | 5.0% |
Home health agencies serving Port St. Lucie
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc. | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 3.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 879-9700 |
| Nhc Homecare | Vero Beach, FL | 24 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work | (772) 561-0092 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | West Palm Beach, FL | 44 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 886-6533 |
| Mega Senior Services Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | 48 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 855-8836 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 3.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 223-2116 |
Nursing homes near Port St. Lucie (to compare)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 4.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (772) 241-6132 |
| Port St Lucie Rehabilitation And Healthcare | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 5.4 mi | 3 of 5 | 180 | (561) 766-4100 |
| Palm Garden Of Port Saint Lucie | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 5.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (772) 335-8844 |
| Tiffany Hall Nursing And Rehab Center | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 5.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (772) 337-3565 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Port St. Lucie. 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 Port St. Lucie
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, 223% of the $5,313 monthly median income of Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie: common questions
How much does 24-hour home care cost in Port St. Lucie?
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, 223% of the $5,313 monthly median income of Port St. Lucie 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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