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

Local figures

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

21%

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

528

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

17%

of households have no vehicle (6.8% in Putnam County)

19

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

About 1,189 Palatka residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (21%; 18% in Putnam County).

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

17% of Palatka households have no vehicle (6.8% in Putnam County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Palatka compared with Putnam County and Florida

Census figure	Palatka	Putnam County	Florida
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	21%	18%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	9.5%	6.9%	3.6%
Households with no vehicle	17%	6.8%	6.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.8%	9.0%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	38%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	33%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,261	$44,837	—

Older residents in towns around Palatka

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Flagler Estates, FL	13 mi	624	11%
Green Cove Springs, FL	24 mi	1,746	17%
St. Augustine Shores, FL	25 mi	3,186	13%
World Golf Village, FL	25 mi	5,175	9.2%
St. Augustine South, FL	26 mi	1,269	15%
Bunnell, FL	27 mi	1,136	22%

Home health agencies serving Palatka

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Gainesville, FL	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(352) 376-3221
Aveanna Home Health	Gainesville, FL	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 331-3280
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Ocala, FL	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 236-6095
HCA Florida Healthcare At Home	Gainesville, FL	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 395-6424
Concierge Home Care	Ocala, FL	43 mi	4 of 5	—	(352) 435-0101

Straight-line miles from the center of Palatka. 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 Palatka

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 64% of the $2,188 monthly median income of Palatka 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 Palatka: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Palatka?

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 64% of the $2,188 monthly median income of Palatka 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 Palatka, FL