In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Fort Pierce, 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 Fort Pierce for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Fort Pierce, FL: the local picture
About 3,278 Fort Pierce residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 11% in St. Lucie County).
992 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
11% of Fort Pierce households have no vehicle (4.4% in St. Lucie County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Fort Pierce compared with St. Lucie County and Florida
| Census figure | Fort Pierce | St. Lucie County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 12% | 11% | 10% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 3.8% | 3.3% | 3.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 29% | 25% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 20% | 10% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $40,458 | $57,692 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fort Pierce
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce South, FL | 1.3 mi | 981 | 5.2% |
| Fort Pierce North, FL | 3.5 mi | 1,429 | 12% |
| White City, FL | 3.7 mi | 2,183 | 12% |
| Indian River Estates, FL | 5.6 mi | 1,959 | 13% |
| River Park, FL | 7.2 mi | 1,494 | 8.3% |
| Lakewood Park, FL | 8.3 mi | 3,741 | 15% |
Home health agencies serving Fort Pierce
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc. | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 879-9700 |
| Nhc Homecare | Vero Beach, FL | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work | (772) 561-0092 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | West Palm Beach, FL | 52 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 | 8.1 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 | 17 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 Fort Pierce. 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 Fort Pierce
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 42% of the $3,372 monthly median income of Fort Pierce 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 Fort Pierce: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Fort Pierce?
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 42% of the $3,372 monthly median income of Fort Pierce 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
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- Disability Care for Adults in Indian River Estates, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in River Park, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Lakewood Park, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in South Beach, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Port St. Lucie, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Florida Ridge, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Hutchinson Island South, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Vero Beach South, FL
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- Disability Care for Adults in North River Shores, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Vero Beach, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in West Vero Corridor, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Stuart, 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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