Mobility Assistance in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Fort Lauderdale, FL: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Broward County)

3,698

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

2.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Fort Lauderdale)

30%

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

About 6,366 Fort Lauderdale residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 20% in Broward County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

3,698 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Fort Lauderdale that list physical therapy include Southeast Homecare and Pines Home Health Care Services Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Fort Lauderdale compared with Broward County and Florida

Census figure	Fort Lauderdale	Broward County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.3%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	7.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	6.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,902	$51,526	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Lauderdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wilton Manors, FL	1.3 mi	2,641	13%
Roosevelt Gardens, FL	2.1 mi	376	29%
Oakland Park, FL	2.6 mi	6,104	18%
Lauderdale Lakes, FL	3.8 mi	7,063	18%
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL	4.5 mi	2,796	11%
Broadview Park, FL	4.8 mi	656	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeast Homecare	Fort Lauderdale, FL	3.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(954) 615-6200
Pines Home Health Care Services Inc	Davie, FL	9.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(954) 680-3898
Home Health Care Team, LLC	Davie, FL	9.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(954) 990-4681
Community Care Providers, Inc.	Pembroke Pines, FL	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	Hallandale Beach, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	—
Florida Nurses Home Health Agency Inc	North Miami, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 254-7200

Emergency hospitals near Fort Lauderdale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Broward Health Medical Center	Fort Lauderdale, FL	2.9 mi	3 of 5	(954) 355-4400
Holy Cross Hospital	Ft Lauderdale, FL	3.7 mi	4 of 5	(954) 771-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Lauderdale. 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 Fort Lauderdale

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 25% of the $5,659 monthly median income of Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Fort Lauderdale?

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 25% of the $5,659 monthly median income of Fort Lauderdale 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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