Mobility Assistance in Hilliard, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hilliard, FL: the local picture

31%

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

69

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

23 mi

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

45%

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

About 106 Hilliard residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 17% in Nassau County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hilliard that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Welcome Homecare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hilliard compared with Nassau County and Florida

Census figure	Hilliard	Nassau County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.8%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.9%	5.3%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	3.0%	6.0%

Older residents in towns around Hilliard

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Folkston, GA	12 mi	528	16%
Kingsland, GA	13 mi	2,256	25%
Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL	14 mi	1,432	36%
St. Marys, GA	21 mi	3,250	14%
Yulee, FL	21 mi	2,956	20%
Fernandina Beach, FL	28 mi	5,069	13%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Orange Park, FL	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(904) 731-3515
Welcome Homecare	Jacksonville, FL	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(904) 725-7100
Accentcare Home Health Of Jacksonville	Orange Park, FL	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(904) 269-6868
Concierge Home Care	Orange Park, FL	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Precise Home Care LLC	Jacksonville, FL	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(904) 448-8670
Ascension Health At Home Of Florida 1 LLC	Jacksonville, FL	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Emergency hospitals near Hilliard

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus	Saint Marys, GA	23 mi	4 of 5	(912) 576-6401
Shands Jacksonville	Jacksonville, FL	27 mi	4 of 5	(904) 244-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Hilliard. 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 Hilliard

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. 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 Hilliard: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hilliard?

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. 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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