Home Health Aides in Florida Ridge, FL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Florida Ridge, FL: the local picture

47

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

$16.25

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

5,763

residents 65 or older (28% of Florida Ridge)

31%

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

47 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Florida Ridge ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Florida Ridge has about 5,763 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Florida Ridge compared with Indian River County and Florida

Census figure	Florida Ridge	Indian River County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	31%
Residents 65 or older	28%	35%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	4.8%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	8.3%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	14%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,074	$66,445	—

Older residents in towns around Florida Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Vero Beach South, FL	2.9 mi	9,166	31%
Lakewood Park, FL	3.1 mi	3,741	31%
South Beach, FL	3.1 mi	1,712	17%
Vero Beach, FL	4.4 mi	4,925	25%
Gifford, FL	6.9 mi	560	34%
West Vero Corridor, FL	7.0 mi	5,836	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Florida Ridge

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare	Vero Beach, FL	3.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(772) 561-0092
Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc.	Port Saint Lucie, FL	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 879-9700
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	West Palm Beach, FL	63 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-6533
Centerwell Home Health	Port Saint Lucie, FL	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 223-2116
Activa Home Health	Stuart, FL	28 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	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Action Home Care	Jupiter, FL	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Enhabit Home Health Of Jupiter Medical Center	Jupiter, FL	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 741-3995

Straight-line miles from the center of Florida Ridge. 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 Florida Ridge

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 30% of the $4,673 monthly median income of Florida Ridge 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 Florida Ridge: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Florida Ridge?

Medicare lists 47 certified agencies whose service area includes Florida Ridge ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Nhc Homecare (5 of 5), Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc. (5 of 5), Confident Care Of Florida Corp (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Florida Ridge?

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 30% of the $4,673 monthly median income of Florida Ridge 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 Florida Ridge, FL