Mobility Assistance in Pahokee, FL: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Pahokee, FL: the local picture

49%

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

165

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

9.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Belle Glade)

52%

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

About 451 Pahokee residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (49%; 18% in Palm Beach County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Pahokee that list physical therapy include Noble Home Health Services and Pinnacle Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Pahokee compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Pahokee	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	49%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,042	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Pahokee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Belle Glade, FL	8.8 mi	3,024	36%
South Bay, FL	10 mi	593	16%
Clewiston, FL	18 mi	1,411	36%
Indiantown, FL	19 mi	1,116	29%
Westlake, FL	23 mi	348	15%
The Acreage, FL	24 mi	6,252	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
True Kare Home Health Inc	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(561) 900-3726
Noble Home Health Services	Mangonia Park, FL	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 393-0609
Pinnacle Home Care	West Palm Beach, FL	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 624-0653
One At Home - Palm Beach	Boca Raton, FL	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 420-8111
Lucienne Home Care Inc	Boca Raton, FL	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(954) 635-5156
Preferred Care Home Health Services	West Palm Beach, FL	37 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(863) 818-1400

Emergency hospitals near Pahokee

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lakeside Medical Center	Belle Glade, FL	9.4 mi	not rated	(561) 996-6571
Hendry Regional Medical Center	Clewiston, FL	19 mi	not rated	(863) 902-3033

Straight-line miles from the center of Pahokee. 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 Pahokee

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 $3,587 monthly median income of Pahokee 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 Pahokee: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Pahokee?

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 $3,587 monthly median income of Pahokee 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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