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

Local figures

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

44

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

$16.25

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

877

residents 65 or older (26% of Port Richey)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Pasco County)

44 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Port Richey 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.

Port Richey has about 877 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

Port Richey compared with Pasco County and Florida

Census figure	Port Richey	Pasco County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	31%
Residents 65 or older	26%	22%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	19%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,250	$48,950	—

Older residents in towns around Port Richey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Port Richey, FL	2.0 mi	5,205	37%
New Port Richey East, FL	2.0 mi	3,167	37%
Jasmine Estates, FL	2.6 mi	3,771	39%
Elfers, FL	4.2 mi	2,733	33%
Bayonet Point, FL	4.4 mi	7,768	45%
Beacon Square, FL	4.7 mi	1,379	35%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Port Richey

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Land O Lakes, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 920-9389
Aveanna Home Health	Palm Harbor, FL	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Comfort Home Health Agency Inc	Palm Harbor, FL	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 682-0053
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Clearwater, FL	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(727) 803-6982
Primecare Home Health	Saint Petersburg, FL	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 345-3600
Aspire Home Care	Clearwater, FL	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 799-5300
HCA Florida Healthcare At Home	Clearwater, FL	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 588-5200
Enhabit Home Health	Clearwater, FL	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 532-9900

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

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 41% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Port Richey 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 Richey: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Port Richey?

Medicare lists 44 certified agencies whose service area includes Port Richey ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Aveanna Home Health (4.5 of 5), Comfort Home Health Agency Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Port Richey?

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 41% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Port Richey 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 Richey, FL