Mobility Assistance in Gulfport, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gulfport, FL: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Pinellas County)

476

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

0.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saint Petersburg)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Pinellas County)

About 598 Gulfport residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 19% in Pinellas County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Gulfport that list physical therapy include Southeast Homecare and Bon Secours Home Care By Compassus; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Gulfport compared with Pinellas County and Florida

Census figure	Gulfport	Pinellas County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	19%	20%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	3.5%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	6.2%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	6.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,956	$54,353	—

Older residents in towns around Gulfport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
South Pasadena, FL	1.8 mi	3,517	24%
St. Pete Beach, FL	2.7 mi	3,948	16%
Treasure Island, FL	3.8 mi	2,844	9.1%
St. Petersburg, FL	4.2 mi	55,401	19%
Kenneth City, FL	4.8 mi	1,745	22%
Lealman, FL	5.3 mi	4,458	31%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeast Homecare	Saint Petersburg, FL	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 546-8900
Bon Secours Home Care By Compassus	Saint Petersburg, FL	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 577-7990
Centerwell Home Health	Clearwater, FL	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(727) 531-0300
Sarasota Home Health Care Agency LLC	Sarasota, FL	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(941) 306-4347
Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc	Saint Petersburg, FL	4.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 623-0394
Prohealth Home Health Services Inc	Saint Petersburg, FL	4.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(727) 202-6820

Emergency hospitals near Gulfport

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part Of HCA Florid	Saint Petersburg, FL	0.9 mi	not rated	(727) 381-1000
HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital	Saint Petersburg, FL	3.1 mi	2 of 5	(727) 384-1414

Straight-line miles from the center of Gulfport. 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 Gulfport

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 30% of the $4,663 monthly median income of Gulfport 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 Gulfport: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gulfport?

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 30% of the $4,663 monthly median income of Gulfport 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 Gulfport, FL