Home Health Aides in Westgate, FL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Westgate, FL: the local picture

99

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

$16.25

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

781

residents 65 or older (9.6% of Westgate)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Palm Beach County)

99 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Westgate 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.

Westgate has about 781 residents aged 65 or older, 53% of whom report a disability.

Westgate compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Westgate	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	29%	31%
Residents 65 or older	9.6%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	66%	34%	31%

Older residents in towns around Westgate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Haverhill, FL	1.5 mi	337	35%
Lake Belvedere Estates, FL	2.3 mi	379	23%
Palm Beach, FL	3.5 mi	5,934	17%
West Palm Beach, FL	3.6 mi	26,251	28%
Lake Clarke Shores, FL	4.0 mi	746	28%
Palm Springs, FL	4.4 mi	3,447	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Westgate

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	West Palm Beach, FL	2.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-6533
Elder's Choice, Inc.	West Palm Beach, FL	4.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 439-2877
Mega Senior Services Inc	West Palm Beach, FL	4.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 855-8836
Priority Senior Care, Inc.	West Palm Beach, FL	5.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 228-6164
Vertus Healthcare LLC	Boynton Beach, FL	12 mi	5 of 5	—	(561) 704-3184
Centerwell Home Health	Boynton Beach, FL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-1500
First Choice Home Health Inc	Boynton Beach, FL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 296-2770
Affinity Home Healthcare LLC	Boynton Beach, FL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(877) 514-5833

Straight-line miles from the center of Westgate. 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 Westgate

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. 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 Westgate: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Westgate?

Medicare lists 99 certified agencies whose service area includes Westgate ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Confident Care Of Florida Corp (5 of 5), Elder's Choice, Inc. (5 of 5), Mega Senior Services Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Westgate?

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. 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 Westgate, FL