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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Sebastian, FL: the local picture

62

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

$16.25

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

9,665

residents 65 or older (37% of Sebastian)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Indian River County)

62 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sebastian ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Sebastian has about 9,665 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

Sebastian compared with Indian River County and Florida

Census figure	Sebastian	Indian River County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	29%	31%
Residents 65 or older	37%	35%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	4.8%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	8.3%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	14%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,241	$66,445	—

Older residents in towns around Sebastian

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Vero Lake Estates, FL	3.6 mi	1,108	47%
Micco, FL	5.6 mi	5,460	33%
Winter Beach, FL	5.7 mi	1,825	17%
Indian River Shores, FL	7.8 mi	3,204	30%
Gifford, FL	8.0 mi	560	34%
Fellsmere, FL	8.8 mi	438	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Sebastian

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare	Vero Beach, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(772) 561-0092
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	70 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Centerwell Home Health	Palm Bay, FL	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
HCA Florida Healthcare At Home	Melbourne, FL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(321) 984-0223
Mederi Caretenders	Viera, FL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 253-2200
Centerwell Home Health	Port Saint Lucie, FL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 223-2116
Tehc LLC	Rockledge, FL	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(321) 453-5535
Activa Home Health	Stuart, FL	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 249-0606

Straight-line miles from the center of Sebastian. 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 Sebastian

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 29% of the $4,853 monthly median income of Sebastian 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 Sebastian: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Sebastian?

Medicare lists 62 certified agencies whose service area includes Sebastian ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Nhc Homecare (5 of 5), Trilogy Home Healthcare (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Sebastian?

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 29% of the $4,853 monthly median income of Sebastian 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 Sebastian, FL