Companion Care in Tierra Verde, FL for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Tierra Verde, FL: the local picture

1,310

residents 65 or older (32% of Tierra Verde)

16%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Pinellas County)

8.7%

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

0.5%

of households have no vehicle (6.9% in Pinellas County)

About 205 residents of Tierra Verde aged 65 or older live alone, 16% of older residents in households (32% in Pinellas County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

0.5% of Tierra Verde households have no vehicle (6.9% in Pinellas County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 1,310 Tierra Verde residents aged 65 or older, 97 are 85 or older (7.4%). 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.

701 Tierra Verde households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 27 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 37 older Tierra Verde residents (2.8%) live below the poverty line (12% in Pinellas 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 8.7% of Tierra Verde residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (134), Russian, Polish or other Slavic languages (72), German or West Germanic languages (48). 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.

Tierra Verde compared with Pinellas County and Florida

Census figure	Tierra Verde	Pinellas County	Florida
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	32%	25%
Residents 65 or older	32%	26%	21%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.7%	16%	31%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	6.9%	6.0%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.8%	12%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	31%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$123,000	$54,353	—

Older residents in towns around Tierra Verde

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
St. Pete Beach, FL	3.9 mi	3,948	24%
Gulfport, FL	5.9 mi	4,423	29%
South Pasadena, FL	6.3 mi	3,517	48%
Treasure Island, FL	7.6 mi	2,844	31%
St. Petersburg, FL	8.5 mi	55,401	34%
Madeira Beach, FL	10 mi	1,143	33%

Hospitals near Tierra Verde (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part Of HCA Florid	Saint Petersburg, FL	6.4 mi	not rated	(727) 381-1000
St Anthonys Hospital	Saint Petersburg, FL	7.3 mi	3 of 5	(727) 825-1100
HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital	Saint Petersburg, FL	8.8 mi	2 of 5	(727) 384-1414

Straight-line miles from the center of Tierra Verde. 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 Tierra Verde

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 14% of the $10,250 monthly median income of Tierra Verde 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 Tierra Verde: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Tierra Verde?

About 205 residents aged 65 or older, 16% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (32% in Pinellas County).

How much does companion care cost in Tierra Verde?

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 14% of the $10,250 monthly median income of Tierra Verde 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 Tierra Verde?

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 Tierra Verde, FL