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

Local figures

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

12%

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

1,659

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

8.9%

of households have no vehicle (4.8% in Marion County)

48

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

About 4,376 Ocala residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 13% in Marion County).

1,659 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

8.9% of Ocala households have no vehicle (4.8% in Marion County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Ocala compared with Marion County and Florida

Census figure	Ocala	Marion County	Florida
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	13%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.5%	5.1%	3.6%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	4.8%	6.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	16%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,246	$50,800	—

Older residents in towns around Ocala

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Silver Springs, FL	6.4 mi	517	7.0%
Liberty Triangle, FL	8.1 mi	10,386	10%
Silver Springs Shores, FL	9.4 mi	4,685	14%
On Top of the World, FL	9.6 mi	12,662	11%
Belleview, FL	9.9 mi	1,298	13%
Marion Oaks, FL	12 mi	3,257	9.0%

Home health agencies serving Ocala

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Ocala, FL	1.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 402-0660
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Ocala, FL	3.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 236-6095
Amedisys Home Health	The Villages, FL	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 391-1416
Florida Homecare Specialists Inc	Lady Lake, FL	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 753-2206
Centerwell Home Health	Beverly Hills, FL	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 746-5010

Straight-line miles from the center of Ocala. 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 Ocala

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 36% of the $3,937 monthly median income of Ocala 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 Ocala: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Ocala?

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 36% of the $3,937 monthly median income of Ocala 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 Ocala, FL