Home Health Aides in Eglin AFB, FL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Eglin AFB, FL: the local picture

4

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

$16.25

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

73

residents 65 or older (2.6% of Eglin AFB)

0.0%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Okaloosa County)

4 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Eglin AFB ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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.

Eglin AFB has about 73 residents aged 65 or older, 0.0% of whom report a disability.

Eglin AFB compared with Okaloosa County and Florida

Census figure	Eglin AFB	Okaloosa County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	0.0%	35%	31%
Residents 65 or older	2.6%	17%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.7%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	8.0%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	12%	31%

Older residents in towns around Eglin AFB

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lake Lorraine, FL	1.6 mi	1,214	37%
Valparaiso, FL	3.0 mi	698	42%
Ocean City, FL	3.7 mi	828	35%
Fort Walton Beach, FL	4.9 mi	4,152	40%
Wright, FL	5.6 mi	3,854	36%
Destin, FL	6.1 mi	2,572	27%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Eglin AFB

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Shalimar, FL	1.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 862-3240
Medi Home Health Agency	Pensacola, FL	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(850) 475-5392
Baptist Home Health Care	Pensacola, FL	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 476-0628
Adoration Home Health	Pensacola, FL	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 505-7777

Straight-line miles from the center of Eglin AFB. 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 Eglin AFB

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. 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 Eglin AFB: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Eglin AFB?

Medicare lists 4 certified agencies whose service area includes Eglin AFB ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Medi Home Health Agency (4 of 5), Baptist Home Health Care (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Eglin AFB?

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. 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.

Home Health Aides in Eglin AFB, FL