Adult Disability Care in Gifford, FL: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Gifford, FL: the local picture

19%

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

300

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

11%

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

43

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

About 507 Gifford residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (19%; 13% in Indian River County).

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

11% of Gifford households have no vehicle (4.6% in Indian River County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Gifford compared with Indian River County and Florida

Census figure	Gifford	Indian River County	Florida
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	19%	13%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	11%	4.4%	3.6%
Households with no vehicle	11%	4.6%	6.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	14%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	8.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,375	$66,445	—

Older residents in towns around Gifford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Winter Beach, FL	2.7 mi	1,825	17%
Vero Beach, FL	2.8 mi	4,925	11%
Indian River Shores, FL	3.6 mi	3,204	4.9%
Vero Beach South, FL	4.4 mi	9,166	12%
West Vero Corridor, FL	4.5 mi	5,836	17%
Florida Ridge, FL	6.9 mi	5,763	12%

Home health agencies serving Gifford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare	Vero Beach, FL	3.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(772) 561-0092
Centerwell Home Health	Port Saint Lucie, FL	25 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	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 249-0606
Aveanna Home Health	Stuart, FL	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Action Home Care	Jupiter, FL	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Gifford. 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 Gifford

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 32% of the $4,448 monthly median income of Gifford 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 Gifford: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Gifford?

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 32% of the $4,448 monthly median income of Gifford 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 Gifford, FL