Mobility Assistance in Clewiston, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Clewiston, FL: the local picture

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Hendry County)

80

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

2.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Clewiston)

44%

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

About 456 Clewiston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 24% in Hendry County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Clewiston that list physical therapy include Vitalcaring Group and Empath Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Clewiston compared with Hendry County and Florida

Census figure	Clewiston	Hendry County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	0.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.9%	6.8%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	15%	8.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,064	$43,046	—

Older residents in towns around Clewiston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Montura, FL	12 mi	612	25%
South Bay, FL	13 mi	593	16%
Belle Glade, FL	17 mi	3,024	36%
Pahokee, FL	18 mi	1,000	49%
Port LaBelle, FL	27 mi	468	15%
LaBelle, FL	32 mi	704	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Addax Home Health LLC	Fort Myers, FL	56 mi	4 of 5	—	(239) 878-0208
Vitalcaring Group	Fort Myers, FL	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(239) 278-3447
Empath Home Health	Fort Myers, FL	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(239) 337-9522
Preferred Care Home Health Services	Fort Myers, FL	59 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(239) 425-2670
Patients First Home Care LLC	Sarasota, FL	102 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(941) 226-8484
Preferred Care Home Health Services	West Palm Beach, FL	54 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(863) 818-1400

Emergency hospitals near Clewiston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hendry Regional Medical Center	Clewiston, FL	2.5 mi	not rated	(863) 902-3033
Lakeside Medical Center	Belle Glade, FL	17 mi	not rated	(561) 996-6571

Straight-line miles from the center of Clewiston. 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 Clewiston

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 38% of the $3,672 monthly median income of Clewiston 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 Clewiston: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Clewiston?

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 38% of the $3,672 monthly median income of Clewiston 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 Clewiston, FL