Mobility Assistance in Miami, FL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Miami, FL: the local picture

25%

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

11,446

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Miami)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Miami-Dade County)

About 17,900 Miami residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 21% in Miami-Dade County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

11,446 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Miami that list physical therapy include A Plus Home Health Services LLC and Home Preferred Solution Corp; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Miami compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Miami	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	9.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	18%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,416	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Miami

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Brownsville, FL	3.8 mi	2,986	26%
Miami Beach, FL	4.5 mi	15,414	21%
Gladeview, FL	4.9 mi	1,796	28%
West Miami, FL	5.6 mi	1,240	35%
Miami Springs, FL	5.9 mi	2,547	17%
West Little River, FL	5.9 mi	6,253	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
A Plus Home Health Services LLC	Miami, FL	1.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 953-8052
Boris Home Health Care Inc	Miami, FL	1.8 mi	5 of 5	—	(305) 209-8847
Home Preferred Solution Corp	Miami, FL	1.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 448-0069
Southeast Homecare	Doral, FL	4.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 507-2400
Yfs Home Health Care Inc	Miami, FL	5.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 718-2997
Hcbc Of Miami Inc	Doral, FL	5.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 360-4907

Emergency hospitals near Miami

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Jackson Health System	Miami, FL	0.8 mi	1 of 5	(305) 585-1111
Miami Va Medical Center	Miami, FL	1.7 mi	4 of 5	(305) 324-4455

Straight-line miles from the center of Miami. 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 Miami

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 62% of the $2,285 monthly median income of Miami 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 Miami: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Miami?

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 62% of the $2,285 monthly median income of Miami 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 Miami, FL