Home Health Aides in Opa-locka, 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 Opa-locka for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Opa-locka, FL: the local picture
153 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Opa-locka ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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.
Opa-locka has about 2,485 residents aged 65 or older, 37% of whom report a disability.
Opa-locka compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida
| Census figure | Opa-locka | Miami-Dade County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 17% | 21% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 35% | 21% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 58% | 75% | 31% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $18,779 | $41,151 | — |
Older residents in towns around Opa-locka
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview, FL | 1.5 mi | 2,536 | 32% |
| Pinewood, FL | 3.2 mi | 2,861 | 26% |
| West Little River, FL | 3.2 mi | 6,253 | 29% |
| Miami Gardens, FL | 3.5 mi | 18,743 | 31% |
| Biscayne Gardens, FL | 3.5 mi | 5,986 | 28% |
| Hialeah, FL | 3.6 mi | 45,815 | 39% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Opa-locka
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Home Services, Inc. | Miami Lakes, FL | 3.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (305) 827-1211 |
| Caring Professional Services, Inc. | Hialeah, FL | 4.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (305) 266-0731 |
| Dial 4 Care, Inc | Miami Lakes, FL | 5.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (305) 643-8403 |
| Southeast Homecare | Doral, FL | 7.1 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (786) 507-2400 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | Sunny Isles Beach, FL | 7.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Florida Nurses Home Health Agency Inc | North Miami, FL | 7.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (786) 254-7200 |
| Home Care Plus Inc | Doral, FL | 8.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (305) 266-7142 |
| A Plus Home Health Services LLC | Miami, FL | 9.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (786) 953-8052 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Opa-locka. 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 Opa-locka
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 90% of the $1,565 monthly median income of Opa-locka 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Home Health Aides in Opa-locka: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Opa-locka?
Medicare lists 153 certified agencies whose service area includes Opa-locka ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Professional Home Services, Inc. (5 of 5), Caring Professional Services, Inc. (5 of 5), Dial 4 Care, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Opa-locka?
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 90% of the $1,565 monthly median income of Opa-locka 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.
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