In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Highland City, FL
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Disability Care for Adults in Highland City, FL: the local picture
About 842 Highland City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 11% in Polk County).
307 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
1.6% of Highland City households have no vehicle (5.4% in Polk County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Highland City compared with Polk County and Florida
| Census figure | Highland City | Polk County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 11% | 11% | 10% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 4.0% | 4.5% | 3.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.6% | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 16% | 28% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.9% | 12% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $63,371 | $50,939 | — |
Older residents in towns around Highland City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Highlands, FL | 4.4 mi | 2,431 | 7.6% |
| Crystal Lake, FL | 5.2 mi | 630 | 16% |
| Medulla, FL | 6.3 mi | 1,674 | 5.9% |
| Jan Phyl Village, FL | 6.3 mi | 833 | 11% |
| Bartow, FL | 6.3 mi | 3,376 | 12% |
| Fussels Corner, FL | 6.6 mi | 1,904 | 12% |
Home health agencies serving Highland City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Lakeland, FL | 1.1 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (863) 648-9118 |
| Medical Services Of America Home Health | Tampa, FL | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 626-9888 |
| Origin Home Health Care | Apollo Beach, FL | 35 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (813) 641-0500 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Winter Haven, FL | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Ambiance Home Health Care Inc | Tampa, FL | 38 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Straight-line miles from the center of Highland City. 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 Highland City
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 27% of the $5,281 monthly median income of Highland City 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 Highland City: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Highland City?
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 27% of the $5,281 monthly median income of Highland City 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
- Disability Care for Adults in Lakeland Highlands, FL
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- Disability Care for Adults in Bartow, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Fussels Corner, 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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