Mobility Assistance in Kissimmee, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kissimmee, FL: the local picture

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Osceola County)

1,590

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

0.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Kissimmee)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Osceola County)

About 2,675 Kissimmee residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 24% in Osceola County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,590 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Kissimmee that list physical therapy include Ethic Health Services LLC and Acute Home Healthcare Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Kissimmee compared with Osceola County and Florida

Census figure	Kissimmee	Osceola County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.3%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	8.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	38%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	18%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	4.3%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,280	$49,258	—

Older residents in towns around Kissimmee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hunters Creek, FL	4.1 mi	3,342	16%
Buenaventura Lakes, FL	4.5 mi	4,690	20%
Southchase, FL	5.5 mi	2,635	26%
Williamsburg, FL	7.0 mi	1,663	27%
Meadow Woods, FL	7.0 mi	4,801	30%
Celebration, FL	8.1 mi	2,556	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ethic Health Services LLC	Orlando, FL	6.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 530-5915
Acute Home Healthcare Inc	Orlando, FL	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Centerwell Home Health	Orlando, FL	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(407) 894-5703
Southeast Homecare	Orlando, FL	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 382-1240
Centerwell Home Health	Winter Haven, FL	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(963) 401-8592

Emergency hospitals near Kissimmee

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital	Kissimmee, FL	0.4 mi	2 of 5	(407) 846-2266
HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital	Kissimmee, FL	8.4 mi	2 of 5	(407) 530-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Kissimmee. 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 Kissimmee

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 47% of the $3,023 monthly median income of Kissimmee 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 Kissimmee: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kissimmee?

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 47% of the $3,023 monthly median income of Kissimmee 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 Kissimmee, FL