In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Palm City, FL
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Palm City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Palm City, FL: the local picture
About 930 Palm City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (6.7%; 9.3% in Martin County).
445 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
3.0% of Palm City households have no vehicle (4.3% in Martin County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Palm City compared with Martin County and Florida
| Census figure | Palm City | Martin County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 6.7% | 9.3% | 10% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0% | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 8.2% | 15% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 24% | 27% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.9% | 8.5% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $89,226 | $69,533 | — |
Older residents in towns around Palm City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart, FL | 2.8 mi | 5,381 | 14% |
| North River Shores, FL | 3.1 mi | 1,374 | 5.4% |
| Jensen Beach, FL | 5.3 mi | 4,143 | 13% |
| Port Salerno, FL | 6.4 mi | 3,264 | 6.9% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 9.5 mi | 50,681 | 10.0% |
| Hutchinson Island South, FL | 9.7 mi | 2,786 | 3.4% |
Home health agencies serving Palm City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc. | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 6.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 879-9700 |
| Allegiance Home Health And Rehab, Inc | Boca Raton, FL | 54 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 367-0711 |
| Activa Home Health | Stuart, FL | 2.4 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 | 2.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Centerwell Home Health | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 223-2116 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Palm City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What disability care for adults costs in Palm City
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 19% of the $7,436 monthly median income of Palm City 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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Palm City: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Palm City?
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 19% of the $7,436 monthly median income of Palm City 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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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Stuart, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in North River Shores, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Jensen Beach, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Port Salerno, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Port St. Lucie, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Hutchinson Island South, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in River Park, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Hobe Sound, FL
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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.
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