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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Fellsmere, FL: the local picture

23

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

$16.25

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

438

residents 65 or older (8.8% of Fellsmere)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Indian River County)

23 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fellsmere ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Fellsmere has about 438 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

Fellsmere compared with Indian River County and Florida

Census figure	Fellsmere	Indian River County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	31%
Residents 65 or older	8.8%	35%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	4.8%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	8.3%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	70%	14%	31%

Older residents in towns around Fellsmere

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Vero Lake Estates, FL	5.3 mi	1,108	47%
Sebastian, FL	8.8 mi	9,665	32%
West Vero Corridor, FL	9.8 mi	5,836	33%
Micco, FL	11 mi	5,460	33%
Winter Beach, FL	11 mi	1,825	17%
Gifford, FL	12 mi	560	34%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Fellsmere

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare	Vero Beach, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(772) 561-0092
Centerwell Home Health	Port Saint Lucie, FL	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 223-2116
Tehc LLC	Rockledge, FL	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(321) 453-5535
Activa Home Health	Stuart, FL	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 249-0606
Aveanna Home Health	Stuart, FL	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Action Home Care	Jupiter, FL	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Enhabit Home Health	Vero Beach, FL	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(772) 492-3591
Indian River Home Care Inc	Vero Beach, FL	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(772) 569-3885

Straight-line miles from the center of Fellsmere. 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 Fellsmere

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 Fellsmere: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Fellsmere?

Medicare lists 23 certified agencies whose service area includes Fellsmere ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Nhc Homecare (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Tehc LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Fellsmere?

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; 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 Fellsmere, FL