Home Health Aides in Lake Wales, FL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lake Wales, FL: the local picture

38

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

$16.25

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

4,488

residents 65 or older (27% of Lake Wales)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Polk County)

38 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lake Wales ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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 Wales has about 4,488 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Lake Wales compared with Polk County and Florida

Census figure	Lake Wales	Polk County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	31%
Residents 65 or older	27%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.1%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	28%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,031	$50,939	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Wales

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Crooked Lake Park, FL	6.3 mi	352	35%
Dundee, FL	6.7 mi	915	34%
Alturas, FL	7.4 mi	851	32%
Cypress Gardens, FL	8.0 mi	1,846	33%
Wahneta, FL	8.3 mi	384	20%
Grenelefe, FL	9.4 mi	541	18%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lake Wales

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Winter Haven, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(963) 401-8592
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Tampa, FL	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 626-9888
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Tampa, FL	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 963-1200
Origin Home Health Care	Apollo Beach, FL	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(813) 641-0500
Healthy Services Of Tampa Inc	Tampa, FL	56 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 932-9911
Aveanna Home Health	Bradenton, FL	64 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Palm Garden Home Health	Winter Haven, FL	6.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(863) 683-5010
Amedisys Home Health	Winter Haven, FL	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Wales. 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 Lake Wales

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 32% of the $4,336 monthly median income of Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lake Wales?

Medicare lists 38 certified agencies whose service area includes Lake Wales ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Medical Services Of America Home Health (4.5 of 5), Trilogy Home Healthcare (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lake Wales?

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 32% of the $4,336 monthly median income of Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales, FL