Mobility Assistance in Dade City, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Dade City, FL: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Pasco County)

351

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

8.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Zephyrhills)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Pasco County)

About 528 Dade City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 22% in Pasco County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Dade City that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Enhabit Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Dade City compared with Pasco County and Florida

Census figure	Dade City	Pasco County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	22%	20%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	6.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,122	$48,950	—

Older residents in towns around Dade City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Dade City North, FL	2.2 mi	377	5.6%
Pasadena Hills, FL	5.8 mi	2,671	27%
Zephyrhills North, FL	7.2 mi	1,217	20%
Zephyrhills, FL	7.8 mi	5,875	21%
Zephyrhills West, FL	8.4 mi	2,929	22%
Zephyrhills South, FL	9.5 mi	2,348	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Land O Lakes, FL	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 920-9389
Enhabit Home Health	Brooksville, FL	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 592-7440
Healthy Services Of Tampa Inc	Tampa, FL	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 932-9911
Aveanna Home Health	Palm Harbor, FL	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
HCA Florida Healthcare At Home	Clearwater, FL	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 588-5200
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Clearwater, FL	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(727) 803-6982

Emergency hospitals near Dade City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Adventhealth Zephyrhills	Zephyrhills, FL	8.4 mi	4 of 5	(813) 615-7219
Adventhealth Wesley Chapel	Wesley Chapel, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	(813) 929-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Dade City. 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 Dade City

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 43% of the $3,260 monthly median income of Dade City 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 Dade City: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Dade City?

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 43% of the $3,260 monthly median income of Dade City 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 Dade City, FL