Home Health Aides in Viera East, FL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Viera East, FL: the local picture

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Medicare-certified home health agencies list Viera East ZIP codes in their service area

$16.25

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

3,985

residents 65 or older (32% of Viera East)

32%

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

Medicare's file lists no certified home health agency serving Viera East ZIP codes. Families here usually hire an aide directly or ask a hospital discharge planner which agencies travel to the area.

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.

Viera East has about 3,985 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

Viera East compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	Viera East	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	31%
Residents 65 or older	32%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	5.1%	3.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	8.1%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.3%	12%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,047	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around Viera East

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Viera West, FL	2.0 mi	4,051	20%
Merritt Island, FL	4.0 mi	9,659	35%
Rockledge, FL	4.3 mi	7,233	34%
Cocoa Beach, FL	7.0 mi	4,128	30%
South Patrick Shores, FL	7.5 mi	1,734	20%
Cocoa West, FL	7.5 mi	859	36%

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 Viera East

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 22% of the $6,421 monthly median income of Viera East 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 Viera East: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Viera East?

Medicare’s file lists none for Viera East ZIP codes. Ask the hospital discharge planner or your doctor which agencies travel to you, or hire an aide directly.

How much does home health aides cost in Viera East?

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 22% of the $6,421 monthly median income of Viera East 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 Viera East, FL