Home Health Aides in Sky Lake, FL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Sky Lake, FL: the local picture

44

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

$16.25

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

1,561

residents 65 or older (19% of Sky Lake)

56%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Orange County)

44 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sky Lake 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.

Sky Lake has about 1,561 residents aged 65 or older, 56% of whom report a disability.

Sky Lake compared with Orange County and Florida

Census figure	Sky Lake	Orange County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	33%	31%
Residents 65 or older	19%	13%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	56%	38%	31%

Older residents in towns around Sky Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pine Castle, FL	1.3 mi	1,503	31%
Oak Ridge, FL	1.8 mi	2,783	25%
Edgewood, FL	1.9 mi	427	22%
Belle Isle, FL	2.4 mi	1,758	23%
Holden Lakes, FL	2.6 mi	968	46%
Taft, FL	2.7 mi	495	53%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Sky Lake

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Acute Home Healthcare Inc	Orlando, FL	5.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	6.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Centerwell Home Health	Orlando, FL	8.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(407) 894-5703
Southeast Homecare	Orlando, FL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 382-1240
Advantage Care Solutions Inc	Lake Mary, FL	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(321) 233-3922
Enhabit Home Health	Orlando, FL	0.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 846-2252
Legacy Home Health	Maitland, FL	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 695-2402
Amedisys Home Health	Altamonte Springs, FL	14 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 Sky Lake. 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 Sky Lake

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. 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 Sky Lake: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Sky Lake?

Medicare lists 44 certified agencies whose service area includes Sky Lake ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Acute Home Healthcare Inc (5 of 5), Trilogy Home Healthcare (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Sky Lake?

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. 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 Sky Lake, FL