Home Health Aides in Clewiston, FL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Clewiston, FL: the local picture

11

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

$16.25

median hourly wage of home care aides in Florida (BLS, May 2025)

1,411

residents 65 or older (19% of Clewiston)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Hendry County)

11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Clewiston ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Florida earn a median $16.25 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $15.16 and $17.25.

Clewiston has about 1,411 residents aged 65 or older, 44% of whom report a disability.

Clewiston compared with Hendry County and Florida

Census figure	Clewiston	Hendry County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	32%	31%
Residents 65 or older	19%	14%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	0.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	19%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	42%	52%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,064	$43,046	—

Older residents in towns around Clewiston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Montura, FL	12 mi	612	29%
South Bay, FL	13 mi	593	23%
Belle Glade, FL	17 mi	3,024	48%
Pahokee, FL	18 mi	1,000	52%
Port LaBelle, FL	27 mi	468	46%
LaBelle, FL	32 mi	704	30%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Clewiston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Addax Home Health LLC	Fort Myers, FL	56 mi	4 of 5	—	(239) 878-0208
Vitalcaring Group	Fort Myers, FL	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(239) 278-3447
Empath Home Health	Fort Myers, FL	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(239) 337-9522
Preferred Care Home Health Services	Fort Myers, FL	59 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(239) 425-2670
Patients First Home Care LLC	Sarasota, FL	102 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(941) 226-8484
Preferred Care Home Health Services	West Palm Beach, FL	54 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(863) 818-1400
Pinnacle Home Care	Fort Myers, FL	59 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(239) 541-5354
Baycare Home Care Inc	Tampa, FL	129 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 Clewiston. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Clewiston

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 38% of the $3,672 monthly median income of Clewiston 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in Clewiston: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Clewiston?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Clewiston ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Addax Home Health LLC (4 of 5), Vitalcaring Group (4 of 5), Empath Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Clewiston?

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 38% of the $3,672 monthly median income of Clewiston 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 is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

Home Health Aides in Clewiston, FL