In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Fruit Cove, 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 Fruit Cove for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Fruit Cove, FL: the local picture
About 1,276 Fruit Cove residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (6.0%; 12% in Duval County).
443 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
2.3% of Fruit Cove households have no vehicle (7.2% in Duval County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Fruit Cove compared with Duval County and Florida
| Census figure | Fruit Cove | Duval County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 6.0% | 12% | 10% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.1% | 4.2% | 3.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3% | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 11% | 16% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 25% | 34% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.1% | 13% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $91,297 | $54,085 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fruit Cove
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming Island, FL | 5.5 mi | 6,554 | 8.3% |
| Orange Park, FL | 7.2 mi | 2,455 | 12% |
| Green Cove Springs, FL | 8.5 mi | 1,746 | 17% |
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL | 8.8 mi | 2,555 | 13% |
| Lakeside, FL | 9.3 mi | 5,934 | 15% |
| Asbury Lake, FL | 10 mi | 1,834 | 9.4% |
Home health agencies serving Fruit Cove
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | Jacksonville, FL | 9.4 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Origin Home Health Care | Jacksonville, FL | 9.4 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (813) 641-0500 |
| Medical Services Of America Home Health | Jacksonville, FL | 6.7 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (904) 998-4408 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of Jacksonville | Orange Park, FL | 7.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (904) 269-6868 |
| A Care Connection Home Health | Jacksonville, FL | 9.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (904) 899-5520 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fruit Cove. 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 Fruit Cove
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 19% of the $7,608 monthly median income of Fruit Cove 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 Fruit Cove: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Fruit Cove?
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 19% of the $7,608 monthly median income of Fruit Cove 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 Lakeside, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Asbury Lake, 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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