Home Health Aides in Fleming Island, FL
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Fleming Island for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Fleming Island, FL: the local picture
45 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fleming Island ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.
Fleming Island has about 6,554 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.
Fleming Island compared with Clay County and Florida
| Census figure | Fleming Island | Clay County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 34% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 22% | 17% | 21% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 19% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.3% | 8.4% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 11% | 11% | 31% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $91,313 | $67,737 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fleming Island
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside, FL | 4.3 mi | 5,934 | 37% |
| Orange Park, FL | 5.0 mi | 2,455 | 35% |
| Fruit Cove, FL | 5.5 mi | 4,988 | 25% |
| Asbury Lake, FL | 5.7 mi | 1,834 | 33% |
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL | 5.7 mi | 2,555 | 43% |
| Green Cove Springs, FL | 8.1 mi | 1,746 | 38% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Fleming Island
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Orange Park, FL | 4.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (904) 731-3515 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | Jacksonville, FL | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Origin Home Health Care | Jacksonville, FL | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (813) 641-0500 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of Jacksonville | Orange Park, FL | 4.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (904) 269-6868 |
| Concierge Home Care | Orange Park, FL | 4.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Medical Services Of America Home Health | Jacksonville, FL | 9.1 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (904) 998-4408 |
| A Care Connection Home Health | Jacksonville, FL | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (904) 899-5520 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Jacksonville, FL | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (904) 730-4640 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fleming Island. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Fleming Island
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 19% of the $7,609 monthly median income of Fleming Island 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.
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.
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Home Health Aides in Fleming Island: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Fleming Island?
Medicare lists 45 certified agencies whose service area includes Fleming Island ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Confident Care Of Florida Corp (5 of 5), Origin Home Health Care (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Fleming Island?
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 19% of the $7,609 monthly median income of Fleming Island 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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Home Health Aides in nearby cities
- Home Health Aides in Lakeside, FL
- Home Health Aides in Orange Park, FL
- Home Health Aides in Fruit Cove, FL
- Home Health Aides in Asbury Lake, FL
- Home Health Aides in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL
- Home Health Aides in Green Cove Springs, FL
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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.
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