Mobility Assistance in Auburndale, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Auburndale, FL: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Polk County)

299

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

6.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Winter Haven)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Polk County)

About 572 Auburndale residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 21% in Polk County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

299 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Auburndale that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Southeast Homecare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Auburndale compared with Polk County and Florida

Census figure	Auburndale	Polk County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.1%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	6.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	5.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,688	$50,939	—

Older residents in towns around Auburndale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Alfred, FL	5.3 mi	1,215	28%
Polk City, FL	5.3 mi	599	14%
Inwood, FL	5.3 mi	1,129	19%
Fussels Corner, FL	5.3 mi	1,904	17%
Winter Haven, FL	5.9 mi	10,681	22%
Jan Phyl Village, FL	6.5 mi	833	28%

Home health agencies serving Auburndale (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Winter Haven, FL	8.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(963) 401-8592
Southeast Homecare	Tampa, FL	37 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 452-6155
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Tampa, FL	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 626-9888
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Tampa, FL	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 963-1200
Healthy Services Of Tampa Inc	Tampa, FL	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 932-9911
Origin Home Health Care	Apollo Beach, FL	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(813) 641-0500

Emergency hospitals near Auburndale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Winter Haven Hospital	Winter Haven, FL	6.0 mi	3 of 5	(863) 293-1121
Lakeland Regional Medical Center	Lakeland, FL	10 mi	1 of 5	(863) 687-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Auburndale. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Auburndale

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 28% of the $5,057 monthly median income of Auburndale 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 caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Auburndale: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Auburndale?

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 28% of the $5,057 monthly median income of Auburndale 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 does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Auburndale, FL