Home Health Aides in St. Augustine South, FL

Local figures

Home Health Aides in St. Augustine South, FL: the local picture

41

Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. Augustine South ZIP codes in their service area

$16.25

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

1,269

residents 65 or older (27% of St. Augustine South)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in St. Johns County)

41 Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. Augustine South 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.

St. Augustine South has about 1,269 residents aged 65 or older, 26% of whom report a disability.

St. Augustine South compared with St. Johns County and Florida

Census figure	St. Augustine South	St. Johns County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	25%	31%
Residents 65 or older	27%	21%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	20%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.4%	6.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.9%	11%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,136	$75,579	—

Older residents in towns around St. Augustine South

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
St. Augustine Shores, FL	2.7 mi	3,186	27%
St. Augustine Beach, FL	2.7 mi	2,054	29%
St. Augustine, FL	3.6 mi	4,213	31%
Butler Beach, FL	4.4 mi	1,864	19%
World Golf Village, FL	13 mi	5,175	17%
Flagler Estates, FL	16 mi	624	20%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving St. Augustine South

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	Palm Coast, FL	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	Jacksonville, FL	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Jacksonville, FL	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(904) 998-4408
A Care Connection Home Health	Jacksonville, FL	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(904) 899-5520
Centerwell Home Health	Jacksonville, FL	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(904) 730-4640
Concierge Home Care	Jacksonville, FL	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Precise Home Care LLC	Jacksonville, FL	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(904) 448-8670
Ascension Health At Home Of Florida 1 LLC	Jacksonville, FL	30 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 St. Augustine South. 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 St. Augustine South

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 31% of the $4,511 monthly median income of St. Augustine South 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 St. Augustine South: common questions

Which home health agencies serve St. Augustine South?

Medicare lists 41 certified agencies whose service area includes St. Augustine South ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Confident Care Of Florida Corp (5 of 5), Confident Care Of Florida Corp (5 of 5), Medical Services Of America Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in St. Augustine South?

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 31% of the $4,511 monthly median income of St. Augustine South 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.