Companion Care in Margate, FL: Senior Companions at Home

Local figures

Companion Care in Margate, FL: the local picture

13,895

residents 65 or older (23% of Margate)

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Broward County)

40%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

6.9%

of households have no vehicle (6.8% in Broward County)

About 4,330 residents of Margate aged 65 or older live alone, 32% of older residents in households (27% in Broward County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

6.9% of Margate households have no vehicle (6.8% in Broward County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 13,895 Margate residents aged 65 or older, 1,315 are 85 or older (9.5%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

7,284 Margate households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 1,331 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 2,479 older Margate residents (18%) live below the poverty line (16% in Broward County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

About 40% of Margate residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (12,630), French, Haitian or Cajun (6,032), other Indo-European languages (2,093). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.

Margate compared with Broward County and Florida

Census figure	Margate	Broward County	Florida
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	25%
Residents 65 or older	23%	18%	21%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	40%	44%	31%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	6.8%	6.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	16%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	32%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,772	$51,526	—

Older residents in towns around Margate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
North Lauderdale, FL	2.5 mi	5,319	26%
Coconut Creek, FL	2.8 mi	11,699	37%
Coral Springs, FL	3.4 mi	17,702	17%
Tamarac, FL	4.2 mi	18,941	32%
Pompano Beach, FL	4.8 mi	21,979	35%
Lauderdale Lakes, FL	5.6 mi	7,063	32%

Hospitals near Margate (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
HCA Florida Northwest Hospital	Margate, FL	1.3 mi	2 of 5	(954) 974-0400
Broward Health Coral Springs	Coral Springs, FL	3.5 mi	4 of 5	(954) 344-3121
University Hospital And Medical Center	Tamarac, FL	4.4 mi	2 of 5	(954) 721-2200

Straight-line miles from the center of Margate. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in Margate

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 $3,231 monthly median income of Margate 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 companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Companion Care in Margate: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Margate?

About 4,330 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (27% in Broward County).

How much does companion care cost in Margate?

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 $3,231 monthly median income of Margate 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.

What does a companion caregiver do in Margate?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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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.

Companion Care for Seniors in Margate, FL