Home Health Aides in Lakeland Highlands, FL

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lakeland Highlands, FL: the local picture

46

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

$16.25

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

2,431

residents 65 or older (20% of Lakeland Highlands)

28%

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

46 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lakeland Highlands 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.

Lakeland Highlands has about 2,431 residents aged 65 or older, 28% of whom report a disability.

Lakeland Highlands compared with Polk County and Florida

Census figure	Lakeland Highlands	Polk County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	31%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.1%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	28%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,152	$50,939	—

Older residents in towns around Lakeland Highlands

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Medulla, FL	1.8 mi	1,674	28%
Fuller Heights, FL	3.6 mi	1,741	38%
Mulberry, FL	4.2 mi	1,496	40%
Highland City, FL	4.4 mi	1,941	32%
Willow Oak, FL	5.1 mi	462	45%
Crystal Lake, FL	6.3 mi	630	29%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lakeland Highlands

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lakeland, FL	3.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(863) 648-9118
Southeast Homecare	Tampa, FL	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 452-6155
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Tampa, FL	26 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	28 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	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(813) 641-0500
Making Memories Home Health Inc	Tampa, FL	34 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(813) 931-0015
Healthy Services Of Tampa Inc	Tampa, FL	34 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	48 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 Lakeland Highlands. 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 Lakeland Highlands

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 21% of the $6,679 monthly median income of Lakeland Highlands 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 Lakeland Highlands: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lakeland Highlands?

Medicare lists 46 certified agencies whose service area includes Lakeland Highlands ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Southeast Homecare (5 of 5), Medical Services Of America Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lakeland Highlands?

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 21% of the $6,679 monthly median income of Lakeland Highlands 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.