In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Floral 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 Floral City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Floral City, FL: the local picture
About 569 Floral City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (22%; 18% in Citrus County).
115 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
1.8% of Floral City households have no vehicle (4.3% in Citrus County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Floral City compared with Citrus County and Florida
| Census figure | Floral City | Citrus County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 22% | 18% | 10% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 4.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.8% | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 7.8% | 6.6% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 11% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $47,589 | $49,674 | — |
Older residents in towns around Floral City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness Highlands South, FL | 6.8 mi | 1,999 | 13% |
| North Brooksville, FL | 9.1 mi | 850 | 13% |
| Inverness, FL | 9.7 mi | 3,281 | 18% |
| Inverness Highlands North, FL | 12 mi | 566 | 8.5% |
| Bushnell, FL | 12 mi | 751 | 14% |
| Sugarmill Woods, FL | 12 mi | 5,728 | 16% |
Home health agencies serving Floral City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhabit Home Health | Brooksville, FL | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (352) 592-7440 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Beverly Hills, FL | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (352) 746-5010 |
| S E T Home Health | Crystal River, FL | 24 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (352) 564-2738 |
| Florida Homecare Specialists Inc | Lady Lake, FL | 28 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (352) 753-2206 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Brooksville, FL | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Straight-line miles from the center of Floral 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 Floral 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 36% of the $3,966 monthly median income of Floral 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 Floral City: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Floral 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 36% of the $3,966 monthly median income of Floral 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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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Inverness Highlands South, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in North Brooksville, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Inverness, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Inverness Highlands North, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Bushnell, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Sugarmill Woods, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Lake Panasoffkee, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Hill 'n Dale, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Lecanto, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Brooksville, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Citrus Hills, FL
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- Disability Care for Adults in Brookridge, FL
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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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