Home Health Aides in Winter Beach, FL: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Winter Beach, FL: the local picture

1

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

$16.25

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

1,825

residents 65 or older (37% of Winter Beach)

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Indian River County)

1 Medicare-certified home health agency lists Winter Beach ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 1 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.

Winter Beach has about 1,825 residents aged 65 or older, 17% of whom report a disability.

Winter Beach compared with Indian River County and Florida

Census figure	Winter Beach	Indian River County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	29%	31%
Residents 65 or older	37%	35%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	4.8%	2.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	8.3%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	14%	31%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,301	$66,445	—

Older residents in towns around Winter Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Indian River Shores, FL	2.6 mi	3,204	30%
Gifford, FL	2.7 mi	560	34%
Vero Beach, FL	5.0 mi	4,925	25%
Sebastian, FL	5.7 mi	9,665	32%
West Vero Corridor, FL	6.6 mi	5,836	33%
Vero Lake Estates, FL	6.7 mi	1,108	47%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Winter Beach

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Indian River Home Care Inc	Vero Beach, FL	5.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(772) 569-3885

Straight-line miles from the center of Winter Beach. 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 Winter Beach

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 19% of the $7,525 monthly median income of Winter Beach 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 Winter Beach: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Winter Beach?

Medicare lists 1 certified agencies whose service area includes Winter Beach ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Indian River Home Care Inc (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Winter Beach?

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 19% of the $7,525 monthly median income of Winter Beach 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 Winter Beach, FL