Home Health Aides in Port St. Lucie, 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 Port St. Lucie for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Port St. Lucie, FL: the local picture
65 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Port St. Lucie 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 St. Lucie has about 50,681 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.
Port St. Lucie compared with St. Lucie County and Florida
| Census figure | Port St. Lucie | St. Lucie County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 32% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 22% | 25% | 21% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 22% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.5% | 10% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 27% | 25% | 31% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $63,750 | $57,692 | — |
Older residents in towns around Port St. Lucie
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Park, FL | 4.5 mi | 1,494 | 34% |
| White City, FL | 7.0 mi | 2,183 | 42% |
| Indian River Estates, FL | 7.6 mi | 1,959 | 32% |
| North River Shores, FL | 8.0 mi | 1,374 | 39% |
| Fort Pierce South, FL | 9.2 mi | 981 | 42% |
| Jensen Beach, FL | 9.4 mi | 4,143 | 27% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Port St. Lucie
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc. | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 3.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 879-9700 |
| Nhc Homecare | Vero Beach, FL | 24 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work | (772) 561-0092 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | West Palm Beach, FL | 44 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 886-6533 |
| Mega Senior Services Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | 48 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 855-8836 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 3.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 223-2116 |
| Activa Home Health | Stuart, FL | 10 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 249-0606 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Stuart, FL | 10 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Action Home Care | Jupiter, FL | 29 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Straight-line miles from the center of Port St. Lucie. 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 Port St. Lucie
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 27% of the $5,313 monthly median income of Port St. Lucie 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.
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Home Health Aides in Port St. Lucie: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Port St. Lucie?
Medicare lists 65 certified agencies whose service area includes Port St. Lucie ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc. (5 of 5), Nhc Homecare (5 of 5), Confident Care Of Florida Corp (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Port St. Lucie?
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 27% of the $5,313 monthly median income of Port St. Lucie 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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