Home Health Aides in Lake Helen, 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 Lake Helen for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Lake Helen, FL: the local picture
22 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lake Helen 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.
Lake Helen has about 912 residents aged 65 or older, 46% of whom report a disability.
Lake Helen compared with Volusia County and Florida
| Census figure | Lake Helen | Volusia County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 46% | 34% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 31% | 25% | 21% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 11% | 27% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.7% | 9.9% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 2.7% | 16% | 31% |
Older residents in towns around Lake Helen
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeLand, FL | 4.3 mi | 8,981 | 34% |
| Orange City, FL | 4.5 mi | 3,686 | 48% |
| Deltona, FL | 5.6 mi | 15,995 | 38% |
| West DeLand, FL | 6.6 mi | 718 | 37% |
| DeBary, FL | 9.0 mi | 5,409 | 31% |
| Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL | 11 mi | 1,777 | 32% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lake Helen
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Health Care At Home | Port Orange, FL | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (386) 425-3871 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Daytona Beach, FL | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (386) 274-1088 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | Palm Coast, FL | 40 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Concierge Home Care | Port Orange, FL | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (386) 257-6601 |
| Concierge Home Care | Orange Park, FL | 87 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Amedisys Home Health | Port Orange, FL | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Trilogy Home Healthcare | Jacksonville, FL | 83 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (904) 229-0510 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Jacksonville, FL | 88 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (904) 296-1913 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Helen. 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 Lake Helen
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.
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 Lake Helen: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Lake Helen?
Medicare lists 22 certified agencies whose service area includes Lake Helen ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Halifax Health Care At Home (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (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 Lake Helen?
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.
More senior care near Lake Helen
Home Health Aides in nearby cities
- Home Health Aides in DeLand, FL
- Home Health Aides in Orange City, FL
- Home Health Aides in Deltona, FL
- Home Health Aides in West DeLand, FL
- Home Health Aides in DeBary, FL
- Home Health Aides in Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL
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- Home Health Aides in Sanford, FL
- Home Health Aides in Port Orange, 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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