Home Health Aides in Madison, FL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Madison, FL: the local picture

8

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

$16.25

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

351

residents 65 or older (12% of Madison)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Madison County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Madison 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.

Madison has about 351 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.

Madison compared with Madison County and Florida

Census figure	Madison	Madison County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	31%
Residents 65 or older	12%	23%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	31%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.7%	5.3%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,000	$42,292	—

Older residents in towns around Madison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Quitman, GA	23 mi	1,003	35%
Perry, FL	27 mi	1,258	39%
Valdosta, GA	27 mi	7,848	35%
Monticello, FL	28 mi	725	38%
Live Oak, FL	28 mi	1,092	22%
Jasper, FL	29 mi	236	36%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Madison

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Tallahassee, FL	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Nhc Homecare	Crawfordville, FL	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 926-7044
Suncrest Omni	Tallahassee, FL	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(850) 222-5522
Amedisys Home Health	Tallahassee, FL	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 553-9201
Concierge Home Care	Tallahassee, FL	48 mi	3.5 of 5	—	—
Grey To Glory Home Health LLC	Bristol, FL	91 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(850) 447-1212
Concierge Home Care	Panama City, FL	136 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(850) 553-4002
Concierge Home Care	Panama City, FL	136 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 563-7635

Straight-line miles from the center of Madison. 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 Madison

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 44% of the $3,167 monthly median income of Madison 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 Madison: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Madison?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Madison ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Nhc Homecare (4.5 of 5), Suncrest Omni (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Madison?

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 44% of the $3,167 monthly median income of Madison 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Madison, FL