In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Stock Island, 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 Stock Island for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Stock Island, FL: the local picture
About 236 Stock Island residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.3%; 7.7% in Monroe County).
93 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
13% of Stock Island households have no vehicle (6.1% in Monroe County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Stock Island compared with Monroe County and Florida
| Census figure | Stock Island | Monroe County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 8.3% | 7.7% | 10% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 3.3% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 13% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 39% | 22% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 47% | 26% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.6% | 9.6% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $59,226 | $71,243 | — |
Older residents in towns around Stock Island
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key West, FL | 2.2 mi | 5,568 | 7.8% |
| Big Coppitt Key, FL | 5.6 mi | 503 | 12% |
| Big Pine Key, FL | 25 mi | 1,069 | 11% |
| Marathon, FL | 46 mi | 2,059 | 4.5% |
Home health agencies serving Stock Island
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Services Home Health Agency Inc | Miami, FL | 126 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | — |
| Island Home Care | Key West, FL | 2.7 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (305) 735-4460 |
| Baycare Home Care Inc | Lakeland, FL | 241 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Axis Health Systems LLC | Hialeah, FL | 127 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Baycare Home Care Inc | Tampa, FL | 243 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 806-0700 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Stock Island. 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 Stock Island
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 29% of the $4,936 monthly median income of Stock Island 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 Stock Island: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Stock Island?
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 29% of the $4,936 monthly median income of Stock Island 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.
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