Mobility Assistance in Hialeah, FL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hialeah, FL: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Miami-Dade County)

8,222

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hialeah)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Miami-Dade County)

About 11,959 Hialeah residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 21% in Miami-Dade County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

8,222 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Hialeah that list physical therapy include Caring Professional Services, Inc. and Professional Home Services, Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hialeah compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Hialeah	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	9.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,830	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Hialeah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Miami Lakes, FL	3.2 mi	4,768	24%
Miami Springs, FL	3.5 mi	2,547	17%
Hialeah Gardens, FL	3.6 mi	4,252	29%
Opa-locka, FL	3.6 mi	2,485	21%
Westview, FL	3.9 mi	2,536	18%
West Little River, FL	4.2 mi	6,253	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caring Professional Services, Inc.	Hialeah, FL	0.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 266-0731
Professional Home Services, Inc.	Miami Lakes, FL	1.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 827-1211
Dial 4 Care, Inc	Miami Lakes, FL	2.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 643-8403
Southeast Homecare	Doral, FL	5.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 507-2400
Hcbc Of Miami Inc	Doral, FL	6.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 360-4907
Home Care Plus Inc	Doral, FL	6.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 266-7142

Emergency hospitals near Hialeah

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus	Hialeah, FL	0.4 mi	4 of 5	(305) 558-2500
Hialeah Hospital	Hialeah, FL	2.0 mi	3 of 5	(305) 693-6100

Straight-line miles from the center of Hialeah. 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 Hialeah

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 63% of the $2,236 monthly median income of Hialeah 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 Hialeah: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hialeah?

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 63% of the $2,236 monthly median income of Hialeah 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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