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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Iona, FL: the local picture

49

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

$16.25

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

8,087

residents 65 or older (59% of Iona)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Lee County)

49 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Iona 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.

Iona has about 8,087 residents aged 65 or older, 21% of whom report a disability.

Iona compared with Lee County and Florida

Census figure	Iona	Lee County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	28%	31%
Residents 65 or older	59%	29%	21%
Residents 85 or older	10.0%	3.3%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.5%	26%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,524	$66,210	—

Older residents in towns around Iona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cypress Lake, FL	4.1 mi	5,514	31%
McGregor, FL	4.3 mi	3,177	22%
Whiskey Creek, FL	5.8 mi	1,744	36%
Villas, FL	6.2 mi	4,022	25%
Pine Manor, FL	6.5 mi	437	75%
Fort Myers Beach, FL	6.7 mi	2,950	18%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Iona

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Care Services LLC	Fort Myers, FL	4.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Port Charlotte, FL	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(941) 623-4882
Coastal Breeze Home Health LLC	Sarasota, FL	62 mi	5 of 5	—	(941) 208-4463
Golden Age Home Health Agency Corp	Fort Myers, FL	6.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(239) 368-4899
Home Health By Gulf Coast Village	Cape Coral, FL	8.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(239) 772-7480
Discovery At Home LLC	Fort Myers, FL	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(239) 676-2080
Millennium Home Care LLC	Port Charlotte, FL	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(885) 674-7500
Amedisys Home Health	Port Charlotte, FL	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Iona. 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 Iona

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 28% of the $5,044 monthly median income of Iona 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 Iona: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Iona?

Medicare lists 49 certified agencies whose service area includes Iona 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 Iona?

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 28% of the $5,044 monthly median income of Iona 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 Iona, FL