Mobility Assistance in Flagler Estates, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Flagler Estates, FL: the local picture

9.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in St. Johns County)

20

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Palatka)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in St. Johns County)

About 57 Flagler Estates residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.1%; 15% in St. Johns County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Flagler Estates that list physical therapy include Confident Care Of Florida Corp and Medical Services Of America Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Flagler Estates compared with St. Johns County and Florida

Census figure	Flagler Estates	St. Johns County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.1%	15%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	2.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.7%	4.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	20%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	3.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,861	$75,579	—

Older residents in towns around Flagler Estates

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Palatka, FL	13 mi	1,985	32%
St. Augustine Shores, FL	14 mi	3,186	16%
Palm Coast, FL	15 mi	28,977	18%
Butler Beach, FL	16 mi	1,864	13%
St. Augustine South, FL	16 mi	1,269	20%
St. Augustine Beach, FL	17 mi	2,054	7.4%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	Palm Coast, FL	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Jacksonville, FL	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(904) 998-4408
Precise Home Care LLC	Jacksonville, FL	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(904) 448-8670
Centerwell Home Health	Jacksonville, FL	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(904) 730-4640
Concierge Home Care	Jacksonville, FL	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Alpine Care Home Health	Jacksonville, FL	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(904) 241-1656

Emergency hospitals near Flagler Estates

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital	Palatka, FL	12 mi	2 of 5	(386) 328-5711
Flagler Hospital	Saint Augustine, FL	15 mi	3 of 5	(904) 819-5155

Straight-line miles from the center of Flagler Estates. 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 Flagler Estates

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 $3,738 monthly median income of Flagler Estates 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 Flagler Estates: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Flagler Estates?

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 $3,738 monthly median income of Flagler Estates 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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