Adult Disability Care in Jensen Beach, FL: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Jensen Beach, FL: the local picture

13%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.3% in Martin County)

421

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

4.2%

of households have no vehicle (4.3% in Martin County)

48

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

About 882 Jensen Beach residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 9.3% in Martin County).

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

4.2% of Jensen Beach households have no vehicle (4.3% in Martin County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Jensen Beach compared with Martin County and Florida

Census figure	Jensen Beach	Martin County	Florida
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	13%	9.3%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	6.3%	3.1%	3.6%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	4.3%	6.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.8%	15%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	8.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,184	$69,533	—

Older residents in towns around Jensen Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
North River Shores, FL	2.6 mi	1,374	5.4%
Stuart, FL	3.4 mi	5,381	14%
Hutchinson Island South, FL	4.4 mi	2,786	3.4%
Palm City, FL	5.3 mi	7,621	6.7%
Port Salerno, FL	7.5 mi	3,264	6.9%
River Park, FL	7.8 mi	1,494	8.3%

Home health agencies serving Jensen Beach

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc.	Port Saint Lucie, FL	6.2 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	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(772) 561-0092
Activa Home Health	Stuart, FL	3.4 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	3.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Port Saint Lucie, FL	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 223-2116

Straight-line miles from the center of Jensen Beach. 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 Jensen Beach

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 26% of the $5,349 monthly median income of Jensen Beach 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 Jensen Beach: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Jensen Beach?

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 26% of the $5,349 monthly median income of Jensen Beach 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 Jensen Beach, FL