In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Dade City, 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 Dade City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Dade City, FL: the local picture
About 808 Dade City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 13% in Pasco County).
525 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
12% of Dade City households have no vehicle (4.7% in Pasco County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Dade City compared with Pasco County and Florida
| Census figure | Dade City | Pasco County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 18% | 13% | 10% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 12% | 5.1% | 3.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 16% | 19% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 50% | 34% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $39,122 | $48,950 | — |
Older residents in towns around Dade City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dade City North, FL | 2.2 mi | 377 | 13% |
| Pasadena Hills, FL | 5.8 mi | 2,671 | 9.8% |
| Zephyrhills North, FL | 7.2 mi | 1,217 | 20% |
| Zephyrhills, FL | 7.8 mi | 5,875 | 19% |
| Zephyrhills West, FL | 8.4 mi | 2,929 | 18% |
| Zephyrhills South, FL | 9.5 mi | 2,348 | 26% |
Home health agencies serving Dade City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Land O Lakes, FL | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 920-9389 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Brooksville, FL | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (352) 592-7440 |
| Healthy Services Of Tampa Inc | Tampa, FL | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 932-9911 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Palm Harbor, FL | 37 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| HCA Florida Healthcare At Home | Clearwater, FL | 41 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (727) 588-5200 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Dade City. 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 Dade City
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 43% of the $3,260 monthly median income of Dade City 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 Dade City: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Dade City?
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 43% of the $3,260 monthly median income of Dade City 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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