Brent, Florida

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Brent, FL

Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Brent for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Brent, FL: the local picture

14%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (15% in Escambia County)
656
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
15%
of households have no vehicle (7.0% in Escambia County)
13
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Brent ZIP codes in their service area

About 2,186 Brent residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 15% in Escambia County).

656 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

15% of Brent households have no vehicle (7.0% in Escambia County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Brent compared with Escambia County and Florida

Census figureBrentEscambia CountyFlorida
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability14%15%10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone4.3%5.3%3.6%
Households with no vehicle15%7.0%6.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home17%8.6%31%
Residents 65+ with a disability46%39%31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)14%11%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$41,618$56,984—

Older residents in towns around Brent

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Goulding, FL2.5 mi62613%
West Pensacola, FL3.3 mi3,41427%
Bellview, FL3.5 mi4,59818%
Ensley, FL3.9 mi4,01615%
Pensacola, FL4.1 mi11,50712%
Myrtle Grove, FL5.0 mi2,28018%

Home health agencies serving Brent

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Mission Home Health LLCPensacola, FL2.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 972-0311
Peoples Home Health LLCPensacola, FL3.8 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 696-0911
Centerwell Home HealthPensacola, FL3.8 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(850) 434-8662
Stat Home Health Florida Panhandle LLCPensacola, FL4.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 857-1889
Amedisys Home HealthPensacola, FL2.6 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—

Straight-line miles from the center of Brent. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

  • Personal care, on the person’s terms
  • Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
  • Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
  • Keeping routines the person sets
Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Brent

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,468 monthly median income of Brent households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. 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.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Brent: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Brent?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,468 monthly median income of Brent households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO covers Florida.

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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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