Home Health Aides in West Bradenton, FL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in West Bradenton, FL: the local picture

43

Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Bradenton ZIP codes in their service area

$16.25

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

950

residents 65 or older (24% of West Bradenton)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Manatee County)

43 Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Bradenton 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.

West Bradenton has about 950 residents aged 65 or older, 45% of whom report a disability.

West Bradenton compared with Manatee County and Florida

Census figure	West Bradenton	Manatee County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	30%	31%
Residents 65 or older	24%	29%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	3.2%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	8.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.7%	20%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,500	$62,767	—

Older residents in towns around West Bradenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bradenton, FL	2.4 mi	15,994	33%
Palmetto, FL	2.9 mi	4,072	31%
South Bradenton, FL	3.3 mi	6,019	46%
Cortez, FL	4.1 mi	2,640	32%
West Samoset, FL	4.2 mi	632	57%
Samoset, FL	4.7 mi	636	44%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving West Bradenton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Bradenton, FL	5.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(941) 749-2990
Sarasota Home Health Care Agency LLC	Sarasota, FL	8.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(941) 306-4347
Bon Secours Home Care By Compassus	Sun City Center, FL	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 443-5566
HCA Florida Healthcare At Home	Bradenton, FL	5.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(941) 748-6010
Aveanna Home Health	Bradenton, FL	6.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Sarasota Memorial Homecare	Sarasota, FL	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(941) 917-7730
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Tampa, FL	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 626-9888
Making Memories Home Health Inc	Tampa, FL	36 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(813) 931-0015

Straight-line miles from the center of West Bradenton. 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 West Bradenton

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 $7,125 monthly median income of West Bradenton 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 West Bradenton: common questions

Which home health agencies serve West Bradenton?

Medicare lists 43 certified agencies whose service area includes West Bradenton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Sarasota Home Health Care Agency LLC (5 of 5), Bon Secours Home Care By Compassus (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in West Bradenton?

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 $7,125 monthly median income of West Bradenton 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 West Bradenton, FL