Home Health Aides in Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Fort Myers, FL: the local picture
65 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fort Myers 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.
Fort Myers has about 22,016 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.
Fort Myers compared with Lee County and Florida
| Census figure | Fort Myers | Lee County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 28% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 29% | 21% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 27% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 30% | 26% | 31% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $56,080 | $66,210 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fort Myers
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tice, FL | 3.9 mi | 452 | 52% |
| Pine Manor, FL | 4.3 mi | 437 | 75% |
| Whiskey Creek, FL | 4.9 mi | 1,744 | 36% |
| Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL | 4.9 mi | 1,938 | 28% |
| Villas, FL | 5.3 mi | 4,022 | 25% |
| Buckingham, FL | 5.5 mi | 1,243 | 24% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Fort Myers
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Home Care Services LLC | Fort Myers, FL | 6.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Centerwell Home Health | Port Charlotte, FL | 25 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (941) 623-4882 |
| Coastal Breeze Home Health LLC | Sarasota, FL | 59 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (941) 208-4463 |
| Golden Age Home Health Agency Corp | Fort Myers, FL | 4.4 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (239) 368-4899 |
| Discovery At Home LLC | Fort Myers, FL | 5.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (239) 676-2080 |
| Home Health By Gulf Coast Village | Cape Coral, FL | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (239) 772-7480 |
| Assisted Home Health Inc | Punta Gorda, FL | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | — |
| Millennium Home Care LLC | Port Charlotte, FL | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (885) 674-7500 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Myers. 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 Fort Myers
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 Fort Myers 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Home Health Aides in Fort Myers: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Fort Myers?
Medicare lists 65 certified agencies whose service area includes Fort Myers ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Alpha Home Care Services LLC (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Coastal Breeze Home Health LLC (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Fort Myers?
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 Fort Myers 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 Tice, FL
- Home Health Aides in Pine Manor, FL
- Home Health Aides in Whiskey Creek, FL
- Home Health Aides in Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL
- Home Health Aides in Villas, FL
- Home Health Aides in Buckingham, 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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