Disability Care for Adults in Fort Pierce South, FL

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Fort Pierce South, FL: the local picture

5.2%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in St. Lucie County)

73

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

13%

of households have no vehicle (4.4% in St. Lucie County)

49

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fort Pierce South ZIP codes in their service area

About 168 Fort Pierce South residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (5.2%; 11% in St. Lucie County).

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

13% of Fort Pierce South households have no vehicle (4.4% in St. Lucie County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Fort Pierce South compared with St. Lucie County and Florida

Census figure	Fort Pierce South	St. Lucie County	Florida
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	5.2%	11%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.3%	3.3%	3.6%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.4%	6.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	36%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	32%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$23,250	$57,692	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Pierce South

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Fort Pierce, FL	1.3 mi	10,227	12%
White City, FL	2.7 mi	2,183	12%
Fort Pierce North, FL	4.5 mi	1,429	12%
Indian River Estates, FL	5.1 mi	1,959	13%
River Park, FL	6.2 mi	1,494	8.3%
Lakewood Park, FL	9.2 mi	3,741	15%

Home health agencies serving Fort Pierce South

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc.	Port Saint Lucie, FL	10 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	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(772) 561-0092
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	West Palm Beach, FL	51 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	6.8 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	16 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 South. 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 Fort Pierce South

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 73% of the $1,938 monthly median income of Fort Pierce South 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 Fort Pierce South: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Fort Pierce South?

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 73% of the $1,938 monthly median income of Fort Pierce South 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 Fort Pierce South, FL