In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Crystal River, 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 Crystal River for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Crystal River, FL: the local picture
About 253 Crystal River residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (17%; 18% in Citrus County).
28 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
14% of Crystal River households have no vehicle (4.3% in Citrus County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Crystal River compared with Citrus County and Florida
| Census figure | Crystal River | Citrus County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 17% | 18% | 10% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 1.9% | 7.1% | 3.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 7.1% | 6.6% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 40% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.0% | 11% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $55,467 | $49,674 | — |
Older residents in towns around Crystal River
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homosassa Springs, FL | 7.0 mi | 4,066 | 22% |
| Lecanto, FL | 7.9 mi | 1,766 | 18% |
| Pine Ridge, FL | 8.0 mi | 5,577 | 27% |
| Beverly Hills, FL | 9.1 mi | 3,063 | 20% |
| Citrus Hills, FL | 10 mi | 5,187 | 11% |
| Citrus Springs, FL | 11 mi | 2,769 | 15% |
Home health agencies serving Crystal River
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S E T Home Health | Crystal River, FL | 4.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (352) 564-2738 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Beverly Hills, FL | 7.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (352) 746-5010 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Brooksville, FL | 27 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (352) 592-7440 |
| Trilogy Home Healthcare | Ocala, FL | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (352) 236-6095 |
| Florida Homecare Specialists Inc | Lady Lake, FL | 41 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (352) 753-2206 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Crystal River. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What disability care for adults costs in Crystal River
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 30% of the $4,622 monthly median income of Crystal River 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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Crystal River: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Crystal River?
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 30% of the $4,622 monthly median income of Crystal River 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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