In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in South Miami Heights, 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 South Miami Heights for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in South Miami Heights, FL: the local picture
About 1,933 South Miami Heights residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.1%; 6.7% in Miami-Dade County).
386 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
8.4% of South Miami Heights households have no vehicle (9.8% in Miami-Dade County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
South Miami Heights compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida
| Census figure | South Miami Heights | Miami-Dade County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 8.1% | 6.7% | 10% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 75% | 75% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 23% | 21% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $38,368 | $41,151 | — |
Older residents in towns around South Miami Heights
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Perrine, FL | 1.8 mi | 1,434 | 9.2% |
| Goulds, FL | 1.9 mi | 2,315 | 10% |
| Palmetto Estates, FL | 2.9 mi | 2,794 | 7.7% |
| Richmond West, FL | 3.1 mi | 6,714 | 7.6% |
| Richmond Heights, FL | 3.2 mi | 1,834 | 6.7% |
| Cutler Bay, FL | 3.3 mi | 7,611 | 6.0% |
Home health agencies serving South Miami Heights
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Standard Health Services Inc | Miami, FL | 5.0 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 | 5.0 mi | 5 of 5 | — | — |
| Lifetime Home Health Care Corp | Miami, FL | 5.8 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 | 5.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (305) 969-5741 |
| Alpha Home Health Agency Corp | Miami, FL | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | — |
Straight-line miles from the center of South Miami Heights. 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 South Miami Heights
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 44% of the $3,197 monthly median income of South Miami Heights 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 South Miami Heights: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in South Miami Heights?
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 44% of the $3,197 monthly median income of South Miami Heights 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.
More senior care near South Miami Heights
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in West Perrine, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Goulds, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Palmetto Estates, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Richmond West, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Richmond Heights, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Cutler Bay, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Princeton, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Three Lakes, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Country Walk, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Palmetto Bay, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Naranja, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in The Crossings, FL
- Disability Care for Adults in Kendall, 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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