Home Health Aides in North Merritt Island, FL

Local figures

Home Health Aides in North Merritt Island, FL: the local picture

35

Medicare-certified home health agencies list North Merritt Island ZIP codes in their service area

$16.25

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

2,520

residents 65 or older (28% of North Merritt Island)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Brevard County)

35 Medicare-certified home health agencies list North Merritt Island 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.

North Merritt Island has about 2,520 residents aged 65 or older, 35% of whom report a disability.

North Merritt Island compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	North Merritt Island	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%	31%
Residents 65 or older	28%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	3.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	8.1%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.9%	12%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,667	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around North Merritt Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sharpes, FL	3.2 mi	607	51%
Port St. John, FL	6.0 mi	4,405	38%
Cocoa, FL	6.6 mi	4,259	37%
Cocoa West, FL	7.9 mi	859	36%
Cape Canaveral, FL	8.1 mi	3,590	31%
Rockledge, FL	9.8 mi	7,233	34%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving North Merritt Island

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Nhc Homecare	Merritt Island, FL	5.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(321) 459-9111
Tehc LLC	Rockledge, FL	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(321) 453-5535
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, FL	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(321) 255-9995
HCA Florida Healthcare At Home	Melbourne, FL	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(321) 984-0223
Mederi Caretenders	Viera, FL	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 253-2200
Centerwell Home Health	Palm Bay, FL	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Enhabit Home Health	Orlando, FL	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 846-2252

Straight-line miles from the center of North Merritt Island. 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 North Merritt Island

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 $6,639 monthly median income of North Merritt Island 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 North Merritt Island: common questions

Which home health agencies serve North Merritt Island?

Medicare lists 35 certified agencies whose service area includes North Merritt Island ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Trilogy Home Healthcare (5 of 5), Nhc Homecare (4.5 of 5), Tehc LLC (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in North Merritt Island?

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 $6,639 monthly median income of North Merritt Island 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.