Mobility Assistance in Lantana, FL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lantana, FL: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Palm Beach County)

414

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

1.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Atlantis)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Palm Beach County)

About 586 Lantana residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 18% in Palm Beach County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lantana that list physical therapy include Elder's Choice, Inc. and Mega Senior Services Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lantana compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Lantana	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	6.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,810	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Lantana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hypoluxo, FL	1.1 mi	679	15%
San Castle, FL	1.3 mi	402	14%
Lake Worth Beach, FL	2.5 mi	6,545	27%
Seminole Manor, FL	2.8 mi	248	32%
Boynton Beach, FL	4.1 mi	18,343	19%
Lake Clarke Shores, FL	4.5 mi	746	10%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vertus Healthcare LLC	Boynton Beach, FL	4.0 mi	5 of 5	—	(561) 704-3184
Elder's Choice, Inc.	West Palm Beach, FL	4.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 439-2877
Mega Senior Services Inc	West Palm Beach, FL	4.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 855-8836
Centerwell Home Health	Boynton Beach, FL	4.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-1500
First Choice Home Health Inc	Boynton Beach, FL	4.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 296-2770
Affinity Home Healthcare LLC	Boynton Beach, FL	4.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(877) 514-5833

Emergency hospitals near Lantana

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
HCA Florida Jfk Hospital	Atlantis, FL	1.6 mi	2 of 5	(561) 965-7300
Bethesda Hospital East	Boynton Beach, FL	4.0 mi	2 of 5	(561) 737-7733

Straight-line miles from the center of Lantana. 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 Lantana

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 39% of the $3,651 monthly median income of Lantana 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 Lantana: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lantana?

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 39% of the $3,651 monthly median income of Lantana 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 Lantana, FL