In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Port St. Lucie, 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 Port St. Lucie for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Port St. Lucie, FL: the local picture
About 13,388 Port St. Lucie residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (10.0%; 11% in St. Lucie County).
4,271 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
2.7% of Port St. Lucie households have no vehicle (4.4% in St. Lucie County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Port St. Lucie compared with St. Lucie County and Florida
| Census figure | Port St. Lucie | St. Lucie County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 10.0% | 11% | 10% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 3.2% | 3.3% | 3.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 27% | 25% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.5% | 10% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $63,750 | $57,692 | — |
Older residents in towns around Port St. Lucie
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Park, FL | 4.5 mi | 1,494 | 8.3% |
| White City, FL | 7.0 mi | 2,183 | 12% |
| Indian River Estates, FL | 7.6 mi | 1,959 | 13% |
| North River Shores, FL | 8.0 mi | 1,374 | 5.4% |
| Fort Pierce South, FL | 9.2 mi | 981 | 5.2% |
| Jensen Beach, FL | 9.4 mi | 4,143 | 13% |
Home health agencies serving Port St. Lucie
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc. | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 3.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 879-9700 |
| Nhc Homecare | Vero Beach, FL | 24 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work | (772) 561-0092 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | West Palm Beach, FL | 44 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 886-6533 |
| Mega Senior Services Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | 48 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 855-8836 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 3.0 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 Port St. Lucie. 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 Port St. Lucie
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 27% of the $5,313 monthly median income of Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Port St. Lucie?
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 27% of the $5,313 monthly median income of Port St. Lucie 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 River Park, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in White City, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Indian River Estates, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in North River Shores, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Fort Pierce South, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Jensen Beach, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Palm City, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Fort Pierce, FL
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- Disability Care for Adults in Stuart, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Fort Pierce North, 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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