Home Health Aides in Crooked Lake Park, FL

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Crooked Lake Park, FL: the local picture

37

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Crooked Lake Park ZIP codes in their service area

$16.25

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

352

residents 65 or older (13% of Crooked Lake Park)

35%

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

37 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Crooked Lake Park ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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.

Crooked Lake Park has about 352 residents aged 65 or older, 35% of whom report a disability.

Crooked Lake Park compared with Polk County and Florida

Census figure	Crooked Lake Park	Polk County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	31%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.1%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.7%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	28%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,381	$50,939	—

Older residents in towns around Crooked Lake Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Alturas, FL	5.6 mi	851	32%
Lake Wales, FL	6.3 mi	4,488	31%
Frostproof, FL	6.9 mi	1,108	38%
Wahneta, FL	12 mi	384	20%
Dundee, FL	13 mi	915	34%
Cypress Gardens, FL	13 mi	1,846	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Crooked Lake Park

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Winter Haven, FL	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(963) 401-8592
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Tampa, FL	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 626-9888
Origin Home Health Care	Apollo Beach, FL	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(813) 641-0500
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Tampa, FL	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 963-1200
Healthy Services Of Tampa Inc	Tampa, FL	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 932-9911
Aveanna Home Health	Bradenton, FL	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Palm Garden Home Health	Winter Haven, FL	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(863) 683-5010
Amedisys Home Health	Winter Haven, FL	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Crooked Lake Park. 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 Crooked Lake Park

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 $4,782 monthly median income of Crooked Lake Park 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 Crooked Lake Park: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Crooked Lake Park?

Medicare lists 37 certified agencies whose service area includes Crooked Lake Park ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Medical Services Of America Home Health (4.5 of 5), Origin Home Health Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Crooked Lake Park?

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 $4,782 monthly median income of Crooked Lake Park 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.