Home Health Aides in Lower Grand Lagoon, FL

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lower Grand Lagoon, FL: the local picture

12

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lower Grand Lagoon ZIP codes in their service area

$16.25

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

1,290

residents 65 or older (30% of Lower Grand Lagoon)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Bay County)

12 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lower Grand Lagoon ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Lower Grand Lagoon has about 1,290 residents aged 65 or older, 25% of whom report a disability.

Lower Grand Lagoon compared with Bay County and Florida

Census figure	Lower Grand Lagoon	Bay County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	36%	31%
Residents 65 or older	30%	18%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.8%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.5%	11%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,327	$59,815	—

Older residents in towns around Lower Grand Lagoon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Upper Grand Lagoon, FL	2.2 mi	3,735	35%
Pretty Bayou, FL	5.1 mi	998	42%
Panama City, FL	5.2 mi	6,220	35%
Cedar Grove, FL	7.9 mi	653	64%
Springfield, FL	9.1 mi	1,456	56%
Parker, FL	9.1 mi	854	36%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lower Grand Lagoon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Panama City, FL	5.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 769-3398
Sarasota Memorial Homecare	Sarasota, FL	282 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(941) 917-7730
Nhc Homecare	Panama City Beach, FL	5.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(850) 769-5256
Tender Touch Health Care Services	Panama City, FL	5.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 913-1500
Enhabit Home Health	Panama City, FL	5.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(850) 522-4211
Ascension At Home	Lynn Haven, FL	9.0 mi	4 of 5	—	(850) 250-1366
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Wewahitchka, FL	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 639-3333
Ascension At Home	Pensacola, FL	89 mi	4 of 5	—	(850) 266-7235

Straight-line miles from the center of Lower Grand Lagoon. 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 Lower Grand Lagoon

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 20% of the $7,027 monthly median income of Lower Grand Lagoon 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 Lower Grand Lagoon: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lower Grand Lagoon?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Lower Grand Lagoon ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Sarasota Memorial Homecare (4.5 of 5), Nhc Homecare (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lower Grand Lagoon?

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 20% of the $7,027 monthly median income of Lower Grand Lagoon 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.