Home Health Aides in Sugarmill Woods, FL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Sugarmill Woods, FL: the local picture

23

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

$16.25

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

5,728

residents 65 or older (53% of Sugarmill Woods)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Citrus County)

23 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sugarmill Woods ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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.

Sugarmill Woods has about 5,728 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Sugarmill Woods compared with Citrus County and Florida

Census figure	Sugarmill Woods	Citrus County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	31%
Residents 65 or older	53%	36%	21%
Residents 85 or older	6.7%	4.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.3%	6.6%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,399	$49,674	—

Older residents in towns around Sugarmill Woods

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Homosassa Springs, FL	5.2 mi	4,066	36%
Lecanto, FL	5.9 mi	1,766	35%
Inverness Highlands South, FL	11 mi	1,999	37%
Citrus Hills, FL	11 mi	5,187	26%
Inverness Highlands North, FL	12 mi	566	30%
Crystal River, FL	12 mi	1,697	40%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Sugarmill Woods

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
S E T Home Health	Crystal River, FL	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 564-2738
Centerwell Home Health	Beverly Hills, FL	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 746-5010
Enhabit Home Health	Brooksville, FL	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 592-7440
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Ocala, FL	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 236-6095
Florida Homecare Specialists Inc	Lady Lake, FL	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 753-2206
Enhabit Home Health	Clearwater, FL	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 532-9900
Visiting Nurse Association Of Florida Inc	Weeki Wachee, FL	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 592-9800
Aveanna Home Health	Brooksville, FL	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Sugarmill Woods. 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 Sugarmill Woods

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 25% of the $5,617 monthly median income of Sugarmill Woods 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 Sugarmill Woods: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Sugarmill Woods?

Medicare lists 23 certified agencies whose service area includes Sugarmill Woods ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include S E T Home Health (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Sugarmill Woods?

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 25% of the $5,617 monthly median income of Sugarmill Woods 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 Sugarmill Woods, FL