Mobility Assistance in Belle Glade, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Belle Glade, FL: the local picture

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Palm Beach County)

487

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Belle Glade)

48%

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

About 1,085 Belle Glade residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 18% in Palm Beach County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Belle Glade that list physical therapy include Noble Home Health Services and Hospital Without Walls; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Belle Glade compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Belle Glade	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	17%	6.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,132	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Belle Glade

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
South Bay, FL	4.3 mi	593	16%
Pahokee, FL	8.8 mi	1,000	49%
Clewiston, FL	17 mi	1,411	36%
Westlake, FL	23 mi	348	15%
Loxahatchee Groves, FL	24 mi	807	19%
The Acreage, FL	25 mi	6,252	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
True Kare Home Health Inc	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	34 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(561) 900-3726
Noble Home Health Services	Mangonia Park, FL	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 393-0609
Hospital Without Walls	Boynton Beach, FL	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 742-2552
Pinnacle Home Care	West Palm Beach, FL	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 624-0653
One At Home - Palm Beach	Boca Raton, FL	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 420-8111
Welcome Home Health LLC	West Palm Beach, FL	30 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(561) 246-0809

Emergency hospitals near Belle Glade

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lakeside Medical Center	Belle Glade, FL	0.7 mi	not rated	(561) 996-6571
Hendry Regional Medical Center	Clewiston, FL	18 mi	not rated	(863) 902-3033

Straight-line miles from the center of Belle Glade. 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 Belle Glade

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 50% of the $2,844 monthly median income of Belle Glade 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 Belle Glade: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Belle Glade?

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 50% of the $2,844 monthly median income of Belle Glade 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 Belle Glade, FL