Tallahassee, Florida

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

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Tallahassee, FL: the local picture

15
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Tallahassee ZIP codes in their service area
$16.25
median hourly wage of home care aides in Florida (BLS, May 2025)
23,684
residents 65 or older (12% of Tallahassee)
33%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Leon County)

15 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Tallahassee 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.

Tallahassee has about 23,684 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

Tallahassee compared with Leon County and Florida

Census figureTallahasseeLeon CountyFlorida
Residents 65+ with a disability33%31%31%
Residents 65 or older12%15%21%
Residents 85 or older1.3%1.5%2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone37%29%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%9.4%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home12%11%31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$62,665$70,878—

Older residents in towns around Tallahassee

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Bradfordville, FL8.6 mi3,49418%
Woodville, FL9.6 mi74857%
Crawfordville, FL19 mi74045%
Quincy, FL21 mi1,18757%
Monticello, FL23 mi72538%
Cairo, GA30 mi1,52252%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Tallahassee

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthTallahassee, FL2.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Nhc HomecareCrawfordville, FL17 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 926-7044
Nhc HomecareChipley, FL79 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 638-8118
Concierge Home CareJacksonville, FL162 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Suncrest OmniTallahassee, FL2.3 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(850) 222-5522
Amedisys Home HealthTallahassee, FL2.3 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 553-9201
Enhabit Home HealthBlountstown, FL48 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(850) 391-4754
Concierge Home CareThe Villages, FL173 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(352) 435-0101

Straight-line miles from the center of Tallahassee. 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 Tallahassee

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 27% of the $5,222 monthly median income of Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Tallahassee?

Medicare lists 15 certified agencies whose service area includes Tallahassee ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Nhc Homecare (4.5 of 5), Nhc Homecare (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Tallahassee?

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 27% of the $5,222 monthly median income of Tallahassee 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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