Disability Care for Adults in Palmetto Estates, FL

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Palmetto Estates, FL: the local picture

7.7%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (6.7% in Miami-Dade County)

474

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

6.2%

of households have no vehicle (9.8% in Miami-Dade County)

187

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

About 783 Palmetto Estates residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (7.7%; 6.7% in Miami-Dade County).

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

6.2% of Palmetto Estates households have no vehicle (9.8% in Miami-Dade County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Palmetto Estates compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Palmetto Estates	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	7.7%	6.7%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.7%	2.2%	3.6%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	9.8%	6.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	61%	75%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	21%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,650	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Palmetto Estates

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Richmond Heights, FL	1.0 mi	1,834	6.7%
West Perrine, FL	1.2 mi	1,434	9.2%
Palmetto Bay, FL	2.6 mi	3,808	8.5%
Three Lakes, FL	2.8 mi	1,818	3.8%
South Miami Heights, FL	2.9 mi	6,835	8.1%
Kendall, FL	3.3 mi	16,410	5.2%

Home health agencies serving Palmetto Estates

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
High Standard Health Services Inc	Miami, FL	2.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 271-6770
Better Services Home Health Corp	Miami, FL	2.4 mi	5 of 5	—	—
Lifetime Home Health Care Corp	Miami, FL	4.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 831-1348
Professional Plus Home Health Inc	Miami, FL	4.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(305) 969-5741
Alpha Home Health Agency Corp	Miami, FL	8.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Palmetto Estates. 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 Palmetto Estates

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 23% of the $6,138 monthly median income of Palmetto Estates 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 Palmetto Estates: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Palmetto Estates?

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 23% of the $6,138 monthly median income of Palmetto Estates 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 Palmetto Estates, FL