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

Local figures

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

20%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Polk County)

346

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.0%

of households have no vehicle (5.4% in Polk County)

18

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

About 812 Kathleen residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (20%; 11% in Polk County).

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

7.0% of Kathleen households have no vehicle (5.4% in Polk County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Kathleen compared with Polk County and Florida

Census figure	Kathleen	Polk County	Florida
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	20%	11%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.3%	4.5%	3.6%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	5.4%	6.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	31%	28%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,009	$50,939	—

Older residents in towns around Kathleen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Lakeland, FL	6.8 mi	25,793	12%
Plant City, FL	8.6 mi	5,870	12%
Combee Settlement, FL	9.2 mi	679	9.4%
Crystal Lake, FL	10 mi	630	16%
Zephyrhills South, FL	11 mi	2,348	26%
Medulla, FL	12 mi	1,674	5.9%

Home health agencies serving Kathleen

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lakeland, FL	14 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	24 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	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(813) 641-0500
Aveanna Home Health	Bradenton, FL	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Concierge Home Care	Lakeland, FL	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(863) 644-5991

Straight-line miles from the center of Kathleen. 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 Kathleen

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 46% of the $3,084 monthly median income of Kathleen 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 Kathleen: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Kathleen?

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 46% of the $3,084 monthly median income of Kathleen 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 Kathleen, FL