Mobility Assistance in Boca Raton, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Boca Raton, FL: the local picture

13%

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

3,952

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

1.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Boca Raton)

23%

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

About 3,120 Boca Raton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 18% in Palm Beach County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

3,952 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Boca Raton that list physical therapy include Allegiance Home Health And Rehab, Inc and Uci Home Health Services; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Boca Raton compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Boca Raton	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	6.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,754	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Boca Raton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Highland Beach, FL	3.6 mi	2,780	15%
Deerfield Beach, FL	4.4 mi	20,026	19%
Delray Beach, FL	5.8 mi	19,036	17%
Lighthouse Point, FL	6.6 mi	3,110	16%
Watergate, FL	7.2 mi	485	33%
Coconut Creek, FL	8.1 mi	11,699	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Allegiance Home Health And Rehab, Inc	Boca Raton, FL	2.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 367-0711
Uci Home Health Services	Delray Beach, FL	6.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 265-5251
Centerwell Home Health	Boynton Beach, FL	10 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	10 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	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(877) 514-5833
Vertus Healthcare LLC	Boynton Beach, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	—	(561) 704-3184

Emergency hospitals near Boca Raton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Boca Raton Regional Hospital	Boca Raton, FL	1.7 mi	2 of 5	(561) 955-4200
Delray Medical Center	Delray Beach, FL	6.0 mi	1 of 5	(561) 498-4440

Straight-line miles from the center of Boca Raton. 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 Boca Raton

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 $6,980 monthly median income of Boca Raton 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 Boca Raton: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Boca Raton?

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 $6,980 monthly median income of Boca Raton 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.

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