St. James City, Florida

Home Health Aides in St. James City, 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 St. James City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in St. James City, FL: the local picture

25
Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. James City ZIP codes in their service area
$16.25
median hourly wage of home care aides in Florida (BLS, May 2025)
1,658
residents 65 or older (49% of St. James City)
28%
of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Lee County)

25 Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. James City ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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. James City has about 1,658 residents aged 65 or older, 28% of whom report a disability.

St. James City compared with Lee County and Florida

Census figureSt. James CityLee CountyFlorida
Residents 65+ with a disability28%28%31%
Residents 65 or older49%29%21%
Residents 85 or older5.2%3.3%2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone18%22%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.0%10%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home2.9%26%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$85,991$66,210—

Older residents in towns around St. James City

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Sanibel, FL6.3 mi3,52212%
Iona, FL8.9 mi8,08721%
Cape Coral, FL9.5 mi53,83931%
McGregor, FL12 mi3,17722%
Cypress Lake, FL13 mi5,51431%
Whiskey Creek, FL13 mi1,74436%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving St. James City

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Alpha Home Care Services LLCFort Myers, FL12 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Centerwell Home HealthPort Charlotte, FL27 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy(941) 623-4882
Home Health By Gulf Coast VillageCape Coral, FL7.9 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, home health aides(239) 772-7480
Millennium Home Care LLCPort Charlotte, FL27 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(885) 674-7500
Amedisys Home HealthPort Charlotte, FL31 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Concierge Home CareSarasota, FL54 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(941) 342-9400
Navigate Home Health CareCape Coral, FL10 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, home health aides(239) 939-0636
Sunset Home Health Services LLCCape Coral, FL10 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(239) 541-4698

Straight-line miles from the center of St. James City. 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. James City

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 20% of the $7,166 monthly median income of St. James City 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. James City: common questions

Which home health agencies serve St. James City?

Medicare lists 25 certified agencies whose service area includes St. James City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Alpha Home Care Services LLC (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Home Health By Gulf Coast Village (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in St. James City?

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 20% of the $7,166 monthly median income of St. James City 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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