Adult Disability Care in Florida Ridge, FL: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Florida Ridge, FL: the local picture

12%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Indian River County)

303

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

3.1%

of households have no vehicle (4.6% in Indian River County)

47

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Florida Ridge ZIP codes in their service area

About 1,334 Florida Ridge residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 13% in Indian River County).

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

3.1% of Florida Ridge households have no vehicle (4.6% in Indian River County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Florida Ridge compared with Indian River County and Florida

Census figure	Florida Ridge	Indian River County	Florida
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	13%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.8%	4.4%	3.6%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	4.6%	6.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	14%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	8.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,074	$66,445	—

Older residents in towns around Florida Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Vero Beach South, FL	2.9 mi	9,166	12%
Lakewood Park, FL	3.1 mi	3,741	15%
South Beach, FL	3.1 mi	1,712	3.8%
Vero Beach, FL	4.4 mi	4,925	11%
Gifford, FL	6.9 mi	560	19%
West Vero Corridor, FL	7.0 mi	5,836	17%

Home health agencies serving Florida Ridge

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare	Vero Beach, FL	3.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(772) 561-0092
Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc.	Port Saint Lucie, FL	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 879-9700
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	West Palm Beach, FL	63 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-6533
Centerwell Home Health	Port Saint Lucie, FL	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 223-2116
Activa Home Health	Stuart, FL	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 249-0606

Straight-line miles from the center of Florida Ridge. 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 Florida Ridge

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 $4,673 monthly median income of Florida Ridge 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 Florida Ridge: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Florida Ridge?

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 $4,673 monthly median income of Florida Ridge 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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Florida Ridge, FL