Mobility Assistance in Medulla, FL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Medulla, FL: the local picture

17%

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

124

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

7.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lakeland)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Polk County)

About 286 Medulla residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 21% in Polk County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Medulla compared with Polk County and Florida

Census figure	Medulla	Polk County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.1%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	6.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	5.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,981	$50,939	—

Older residents in towns around Medulla

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lakeland Highlands, FL	1.8 mi	2,431	20%
Fuller Heights, FL	2.5 mi	1,741	29%
Willow Oak, FL	3.6 mi	462	31%
Mulberry, FL	3.7 mi	1,496	26%
Highland City, FL	6.3 mi	1,941	14%
Lakeland, FL	6.9 mi	25,793	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Lakeland, FL	5.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(863) 648-9118
Southeast Homecare	Tampa, FL	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 452-6155
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Tampa, FL	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 626-9888
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Tampa, FL	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 963-1200
Origin Home Health Care	Apollo Beach, FL	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(813) 641-0500
Making Memories Home Health Inc	Tampa, FL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(813) 931-0015

Emergency hospitals near Medulla

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lakeland Regional Medical Center	Lakeland, FL	7.9 mi	1 of 5	(863) 687-1100
South Florida Baptist Hospital	Plant City, FL	10 mi	3 of 5	(813) 757-1200

Straight-line miles from the center of Medulla. 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 Medulla

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 27% of the $5,248 monthly median income of Medulla 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 Medulla: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Medulla?

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 27% of the $5,248 monthly median income of Medulla 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 Medulla, FL