Disability Care for Adults in New Smyrna Beach, FL

Local figures

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

12%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Volusia County)

589

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.9%

of households have no vehicle (5.3% in Volusia County)

29

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

About 1,960 New Smyrna Beach residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 14% in Volusia County).

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

5.9% of New Smyrna Beach households have no vehicle (5.3% in Volusia County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

New Smyrna Beach compared with Volusia County and Florida

Census figure	New Smyrna Beach	Volusia County	Florida
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	14%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.5%	4.5%	3.6%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	5.3%	6.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.3%	16%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	9.9%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,514	$54,671	—

Older residents in towns around New Smyrna Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Ponce Inlet, FL	4.6 mi	1,907	7.8%
Edgewater, FL	5.2 mi	7,812	15%
Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL	6.7 mi	1,777	5.1%
Port Orange, FL	6.8 mi	16,315	13%
Daytona Beach Shores, FL	9.9 mi	2,881	9.0%
South Daytona, FL	9.9 mi	3,121	17%

Home health agencies serving New Smyrna Beach

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Halifax Health Care At Home	Port Orange, FL	8.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(386) 425-3871
Centerwell Home Health	Daytona Beach, FL	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(386) 274-1088
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	Palm Coast, FL	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Concierge Home Care	Port Orange, FL	7.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(386) 257-6601
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Jacksonville, FL	89 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(904) 998-4408

Straight-line miles from the center of New Smyrna 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 New Smyrna 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 24% of the $5,793 monthly median income of New Smyrna 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 New Smyrna Beach: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in New Smyrna 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 24% of the $5,793 monthly median income of New Smyrna 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 New Smyrna Beach, FL