Mobility Assistance in Miami Gardens, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Miami Gardens, FL: the local picture

23%

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

2,063

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pembroke Pines)

31%

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

About 4,224 Miami Gardens residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 21% in Miami-Dade County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,063 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Miami Gardens that list physical therapy include Professional Home Services, Inc. and Confident Care Of Florida Corp; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Miami Gardens compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Miami Gardens	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.5%	9.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,418	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Miami Gardens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Opa-locka, FL	3.5 mi	2,485	21%
Biscayne Gardens, FL	3.6 mi	5,986	18%
Ives Estates, FL	3.9 mi	3,799	22%
Country Club, FL	4.1 mi	6,430	18%
West Park, FL	4.4 mi	2,187	30%
Ojus, FL	4.5 mi	3,876	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Professional Home Services, Inc.	Miami Lakes, FL	5.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 827-1211
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	Sunny Isles Beach, FL	6.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Florida Nurses Home Health Agency Inc	North Miami, FL	6.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 254-7200
Dial 4 Care, Inc	Miami Lakes, FL	7.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 643-8403
Southeast Homecare	Doral, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 507-2400
Home Care Plus Inc	Doral, FL	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 266-7142

Emergency hospitals near Miami Gardens

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
South Florida State Hospital	Pembroke Pines, FL	3.4 mi	not rated	(305) 967-7000
Memorial Hospital Pembroke	Pembroke Pines, FL	5.6 mi	4 of 5	(954) 962-9650

Straight-line miles from the center of Miami Gardens. 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 Gardens

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 40% of the $3,535 monthly median income of Miami Gardens 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 Gardens: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Miami Gardens?

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 40% of the $3,535 monthly median income of Miami Gardens 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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