Mobility Assistance in Mims, FL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mims, FL: the local picture

21%

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

179

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

4.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Titusville)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Brevard County)

About 515 Mims residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 21% in Brevard County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Mims that list physical therapy include Trilogy Home Healthcare and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mims compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	Mims	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	3.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	6.8%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	4.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,712	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around Mims

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Titusville, FL	8.3 mi	11,443	23%
Port St. John, FL	15 mi	4,405	26%
Geneva, FL	17 mi	739	18%
Bithlo, FL	17 mi	1,343	9.8%
North Merritt Island, FL	18 mi	2,520	25%
Sharpes, FL	18 mi	607	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Centerwell Home Health	Daytona Beach, FL	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(386) 274-1088
Nhc Homecare	Merritt Island, FL	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(321) 459-9111
Tehc LLC	Rockledge, FL	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(321) 453-5535
Concierge Home Care	Port Orange, FL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(386) 257-6601
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, FL	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(321) 255-9995

Emergency hospitals near Mims

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Parrish Medical Center	Titusville, FL	4.4 mi	2 of 5	(321) 268-6111
Oviedo Medical Center	Oviedo, FL	22 mi	3 of 5	(615) 850-6055

Straight-line miles from the center of Mims. 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 Mims

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 31% of the $4,476 monthly median income of Mims 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 Mims: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mims?

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 31% of the $4,476 monthly median income of Mims 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 Mims, FL