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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Marathon, FL: the local picture

11

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

$16.25

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

2,059

residents 65 or older (21% of Marathon)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Monroe County)

11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Marathon 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.

Marathon has about 2,059 residents aged 65 or older, 28% of whom report a disability.

Marathon compared with Monroe County and Florida

Census figure	Marathon	Monroe County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	26%	31%
Residents 65 or older	21%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	9.6%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	22%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,727	$71,243	—

Older residents in towns around Marathon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Big Pine Key, FL	21 mi	1,069	30%
Islamorada, FL	35 mi	2,074	18%
Big Coppitt Key, FL	41 mi	503	20%
Stock Island, FL	46 mi	408	47%
Key Largo, FL	47 mi	3,513	28%
Key West, FL	49 mi	5,568	29%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Marathon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
A Plus Home Health Services LLC	Miami, FL	87 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 953-8052
Millennium Home Care LLC	Port Charlotte, FL	165 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(885) 674-7500
Island Home Care	Key West, FL	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 735-4460
Valor Homecare LLC	Miami, FL	79 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 381-5080
Baycare Home Care Inc	New Port Richey, FL	266 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 848-2311
All Ways Home Care Inc	Miami, FL	79 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	—
Axis Health Systems LLC	Hialeah, FL	90 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Goldencare Home Health Agency Inc	Miami, FL	86 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 553-2553

Straight-line miles from the center of Marathon. 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 Marathon

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 24% of the $5,811 monthly median income of Marathon 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 Marathon: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Marathon?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Marathon ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include A Plus Home Health Services LLC (5 of 5), Millennium Home Care LLC (4.5 of 5), Island Home Care (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Marathon?

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 24% of the $5,811 monthly median income of Marathon 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 Marathon, FL