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

Local figures

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

19%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (15% in Okeechobee County)

146

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

9.9%

of households have no vehicle (4.7% in Okeechobee County)

37

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

About 566 Okeechobee residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (19%; 15% in Okeechobee County).

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

9.9% of Okeechobee households have no vehicle (4.7% in Okeechobee County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Okeechobee compared with Okeechobee County and Florida

Census figure	Okeechobee	Okeechobee County	Florida
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	19%	15%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.8%	6.4%	3.6%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	4.7%	6.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	22%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	43%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,237	$40,441	—

Older residents in towns around Okeechobee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Taylor Creek, FL	3.0 mi	1,537	19%
Indiantown, FL	25 mi	1,116	8.5%
Port St. Lucie, FL	27 mi	50,681	10.0%
Pahokee, FL	31 mi	1,000	24%
River Park, FL	31 mi	1,494	8.3%
White City, FL	31 mi	2,183	12%

Home health agencies serving Okeechobee

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	91 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Centerwell Home Health	Port Saint Lucie, FL	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 223-2116
Activa Home Health	Stuart, FL	36 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	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Action Home Care	Jupiter, FL	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Okeechobee. 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 Okeechobee

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 $3,936 monthly median income of Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Okeechobee?

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 $3,936 monthly median income of Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee, FL