Home Health Aides in Port Charlotte, FL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Port Charlotte, FL: the local picture

42

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

$16.25

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

21,862

residents 65 or older (33% of Port Charlotte)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Charlotte County)

42 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Port Charlotte ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 3 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.

Port Charlotte has about 21,862 residents aged 65 or older, 35% of whom report a disability.

Port Charlotte compared with Charlotte County and Florida

Census figure	Port Charlotte	Charlotte County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	30%	31%
Residents 65 or older	33%	41%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	4.1%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	8.0%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	10%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,087	$63,224	—

Older residents in towns around Port Charlotte

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Charlotte Harbor, FL	3.9 mi	2,375	38%
Harbour Heights, FL	6.6 mi	1,366	45%
Punta Gorda, FL	7.0 mi	10,868	28%
North Port, FL	7.0 mi	23,470	28%
Cleveland, FL	8.1 mi	1,230	34%
Warm Mineral Springs, FL	10 mi	3,144	25%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Port Charlotte

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Port Charlotte, FL	5.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(941) 623-4882
Coastal Breeze Home Health LLC	Sarasota, FL	28 mi	5 of 5	—	(941) 208-4463
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Sarasota, FL	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 286-1844
Amedisys Home Health	Port Charlotte, FL	1.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Sunrise Home Health & Supplies LLC	Port Charlotte, FL	1.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(941) 235-1722
Millennium Home Care LLC	Port Charlotte, FL	5.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(885) 674-7500
Assisted Home Health Inc	Punta Gorda, FL	6.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	—
Sarasota Home Health Care Agency LLC	Osprey, FL	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(941) 306-4347

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Charlotte. 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 Port Charlotte

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 30% of the $4,757 monthly median income of Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Port Charlotte?

Medicare lists 42 certified agencies whose service area includes Port Charlotte ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Coastal Breeze Home Health LLC (5 of 5), Trilogy Home Healthcare (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Port Charlotte?

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 30% of the $4,757 monthly median income of Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte, FL