Mobility Assistance in Key West, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Key West, FL: the local picture

18%

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

609

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Key West)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Monroe County)

About 961 Key West residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 15% in Monroe County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Key West that list physical therapy include All Services Home Health Agency Inc and Island Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Key West compared with Monroe County and Florida

Census figure	Key West	Monroe County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	15%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	3.8%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	26%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,689	$71,243	—

Older residents in towns around Key West

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Stock Island, FL	2.2 mi	408	31%
Big Coppitt Key, FL	7.8 mi	503	6.6%
Big Pine Key, FL	27 mi	1,069	16%
Marathon, FL	49 mi	2,059	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All Services Home Health Agency Inc	Miami, FL	127 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	—
Island Home Care	Key West, FL	0.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 735-4460
Baycare Home Care Inc	Lakeland, FL	241 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Axis Health Systems LLC	Hialeah, FL	129 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Baycare Home Care Inc	Tampa, FL	242 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 806-0700
Goldencare Home Health Agency Inc	Miami, FL	125 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 553-2553

Emergency hospitals near Key West

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lower Keys Medical Center	Key West, FL	0.8 mi	4 of 5	(305) 294-5531

Straight-line miles from the center of Key West. 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 Key West

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 $5,724 monthly median income of Key West 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 Key West: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Key West?

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 $5,724 monthly median income of Key West 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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