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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Palatka, FL: the local picture

19

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

$16.25

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

1,985

residents 65 or older (19% of Palatka)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Putnam County)

19 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Palatka ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Palatka has about 1,985 residents aged 65 or older, 40% of whom report a disability.

Palatka compared with Putnam County and Florida

Census figure	Palatka	Putnam County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	38%	31%
Residents 65 or older	19%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.2%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	33%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.8%	9.0%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,261	$44,837	—

Older residents in towns around Palatka

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Flagler Estates, FL	13 mi	624	20%
Green Cove Springs, FL	24 mi	1,746	38%
St. Augustine Shores, FL	25 mi	3,186	27%
World Golf Village, FL	25 mi	5,175	17%
St. Augustine South, FL	26 mi	1,269	26%
Bunnell, FL	27 mi	1,136	29%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Palatka

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Gainesville, FL	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(352) 376-3221
Aveanna Home Health	Gainesville, FL	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 331-3280
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Ocala, FL	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 236-6095
HCA Florida Healthcare At Home	Gainesville, FL	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 395-6424
Concierge Home Care	Ocala, FL	43 mi	4 of 5	—	(352) 435-0101
Concierge Home Care	The Villages, FL	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 435-0101
Mederi Caretenders	Brooksville, FL	96 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(352) 592-1424
Brooks Rehabilitation Home Health	Palatka, FL	1.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Palatka. 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 Palatka

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 64% of the $2,188 monthly median income of Palatka 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 Palatka: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Palatka?

Medicare lists 19 certified agencies whose service area includes Palatka ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5), Trilogy Home Healthcare (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Palatka?

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 64% of the $2,188 monthly median income of Palatka 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 Palatka, FL