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

Local figures

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

9.3%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.7% in Hillsborough County)

129

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

1.8%

of households have no vehicle (5.8% in Hillsborough County)

79

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

About 482 Odessa residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (9.3%; 9.7% in Hillsborough County).

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

1.8% of Odessa households have no vehicle (5.8% in Hillsborough County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Odessa compared with Hillsborough County and Florida

Census figure	Odessa	Hillsborough County	Florida
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	9.3%	9.7%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.5%	3.3%	3.6%
Households with no vehicle	1.8%	5.8%	6.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	28%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$102,801	$55,570	—

Older residents in towns around Odessa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Cheval, FL	3.1 mi	2,106	6.1%
Keystone, FL	5.2 mi	4,511	4.6%
Northdale, FL	5.5 mi	4,080	10%
Trinity, FL	5.9 mi	4,349	6.9%
Land O' Lakes, FL	6.6 mi	7,312	12%
Lutz, FL	6.8 mi	4,909	8.5%

Home health agencies serving Odessa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Land O Lakes, FL	5.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 920-9389
Centerwell Home Health	Tampa, FL	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 961-8446
Making Memories Home Health Inc	Tampa, FL	12 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(813) 931-0015
Aveanna Home Health	Palm Harbor, FL	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Comfort Home Health Agency Inc	Palm Harbor, FL	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 682-0053

Straight-line miles from the center of Odessa. 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 Odessa

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 16% of the $8,567 monthly median income of Odessa 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 Odessa: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Odessa?

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 16% of the $8,567 monthly median income of Odessa 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 Odessa, FL