Home Health Aides in Longwood, 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 Longwood for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Longwood, FL: the local picture
43 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Longwood ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.
Longwood has about 3,252 residents aged 65 or older, 27% of whom report a disability.
Longwood compared with Seminole County and Florida
| Census figure | Longwood | Seminole County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 27% | 30% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 17% | 21% |
| Residents 85 or older | 3.0% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 24% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 8.6% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 21% | 23% | 31% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $55,435 | $61,440 | — |
Older residents in towns around Longwood
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casselberry, FL | 3.2 mi | 5,301 | 35% |
| Fern Park, FL | 3.7 mi | 1,581 | 23% |
| Altamonte Springs, FL | 4.0 mi | 7,144 | 32% |
| Lake Mary, FL | 4.1 mi | 3,308 | 27% |
| Wekiwa Springs, FL | 4.6 mi | 5,105 | 26% |
| Winter Springs, FL | 4.8 mi | 7,584 | 36% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Longwood
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindred At Home | Lake Mary, FL | 3.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (407) 644-3532 |
| Advantage Care Solutions Inc | Lake Mary, FL | 3.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (321) 233-3922 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Orlando, FL | 9.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (407) 894-5703 |
| Southeast Homecare | Orlando, FL | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (407) 382-1240 |
| Acute Home Healthcare Inc | Orlando, FL | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Trilogy Home Healthcare | Orlando, FL | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (407) 259-2272 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Altamonte Springs, FL | 4.7 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Legacy Home Health | Maitland, FL | 5.3 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (407) 695-2402 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Longwood. 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 Longwood
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 $4,620 monthly median income of Longwood 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.
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Home Health Aides in Longwood: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Longwood?
Medicare lists 43 certified agencies whose service area includes Longwood ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Kindred At Home (5 of 5), Advantage Care Solutions Inc (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Longwood?
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 $4,620 monthly median income of Longwood 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 Casselberry, FL
- Home Health Aides in Fern Park, FL
- Home Health Aides in Altamonte Springs, FL
- Home Health Aides in Lake Mary, FL
- Home Health Aides in Wekiwa Springs, FL
- Home Health Aides in Winter Springs, FL
- Home Health Aides in Maitland, 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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