Mobility Assistance in East Lake-Orient Park, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in East Lake-Orient Park, FL: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Hillsborough County)

251

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

6.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Tampa)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Hillsborough County)

About 1,024 East Lake-Orient Park residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 23% in Hillsborough County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

East Lake-Orient Park compared with Hillsborough County and Florida

Census figure	East Lake-Orient Park	Hillsborough County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	23%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.6%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	8.2%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	5.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,194	$55,570	—

Older residents in towns around East Lake-Orient Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Temple Terrace, FL	2.7 mi	4,445	19%
Mango, FL	3.6 mi	1,557	28%
Thonotosassa, FL	5.1 mi	2,763	31%
Seffner, FL	5.5 mi	1,432	22%
Palm River-Clair Mel, FL	5.6 mi	3,412	28%
Brandon, FL	6.2 mi	17,191	21%

Home health agencies serving East Lake-Orient Park (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeast Homecare	Tampa, FL	4.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 452-6155
Centerwell Home Health	Tampa, FL	8.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 961-8446
Bon Secours Home Care By Compassus	Sun City Center, FL	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 443-5566
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Tampa, FL	2.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 963-1200
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Tampa, FL	4.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 626-9888
Making Memories Home Health Inc	Tampa, FL	8.5 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(813) 931-0015

Emergency hospitals near East Lake-Orient Park

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tampa Va Medical Center	Tampa, FL	6.1 mi	4 of 5	(813) 972-2000
Tampa General Hospital	Tampa, FL	6.9 mi	3 of 5	(813) 844-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of East Lake-Orient Park. 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 East Lake-Orient Park

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 27% of the $5,266 monthly median income of East Lake-Orient Park 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 East Lake-Orient Park: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in East Lake-Orient Park?

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 27% of the $5,266 monthly median income of East Lake-Orient Park 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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