Mobility Assistance in Fernandina Beach, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fernandina Beach, FL: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Nassau County)

509

residents 85 or older (3.8% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fernandina Beach)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Nassau County)

About 623 Fernandina Beach residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 17% in Nassau County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Fernandina Beach that list physical therapy include Confident Care Of Florida Corp and Welcome Homecare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fernandina Beach compared with Nassau County and Florida

Census figure	Fernandina Beach	Nassau County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	1.8%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.4%	5.3%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	3.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,730	$73,988	—

Older residents in towns around Fernandina Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Yulee, FL	7.2 mi	2,956	20%
St. Marys, GA	10 mi	3,250	14%
Atlantic Beach, FL	22 mi	3,740	16%
Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL	24 mi	1,432	36%
Kingsland, GA	24 mi	2,256	25%
Neptune Beach, FL	24 mi	1,436	4.5%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	Jacksonville, FL	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Welcome Homecare	Jacksonville, FL	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(904) 725-7100
Home First Home Health Care LLC	Jacksonville, FL	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(904) 725-6766
Alpine Care Home Health	Jacksonville, FL	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(904) 241-1656
A Care Connection Home Health	Jacksonville, FL	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(904) 899-5520
Centerwell Home Health	Jacksonville, FL	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(904) 730-4640

Emergency hospitals near Fernandina Beach

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Medical Center - Nassau	Fernandina Beach, FL	1.0 mi	4 of 5	(904) 321-3500
Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus	Saint Marys, GA	7.5 mi	4 of 5	(912) 576-6401

Straight-line miles from the center of Fernandina Beach. 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 Fernandina Beach

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 17% of the $8,144 monthly median income of Fernandina Beach 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 Fernandina Beach: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fernandina Beach?

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 17% of the $8,144 monthly median income of Fernandina Beach 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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