Adult Disability Care in Stuart, FL: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Stuart, FL: the local picture

14%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.3% in Martin County)

339

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

9.6%

of households have no vehicle (4.3% in Martin County)

61

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

About 1,430 Stuart residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 9.3% in Martin County).

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

9.6% of Stuart households have no vehicle (4.3% in Martin County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Stuart compared with Martin County and Florida

Census figure	Stuart	Martin County	Florida
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	14%	9.3%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.4%	3.1%	3.6%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	4.3%	6.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	15%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	8.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,004	$69,533	—

Older residents in towns around Stuart

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
North River Shores, FL	2.7 mi	1,374	5.4%
Palm City, FL	2.8 mi	7,621	6.7%
Jensen Beach, FL	3.4 mi	4,143	13%
Port Salerno, FL	4.9 mi	3,264	6.9%
Hutchinson Island South, FL	7.7 mi	2,786	3.4%
River Park, FL	10 mi	1,494	8.3%

Home health agencies serving Stuart

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc.	Port Saint Lucie, FL	7.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 879-9700
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	West Palm Beach, FL	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-6533
Allegiance Home Health And Rehab, Inc	Boca Raton, FL	55 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	0.6 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	0.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Stuart. 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 Stuart

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 34% of the $4,084 monthly median income of Stuart 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 Stuart: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Stuart?

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 34% of the $4,084 monthly median income of Stuart 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 Stuart, FL