Mobility Assistance in Palm Beach, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Palm Beach, FL: the local picture

9.5%

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

983

residents 85 or older (11% of all residents)

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (West Palm Beach)

17%

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

About 565 Palm Beach residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.5%; 18% in Palm Beach County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Palm Beach that list physical therapy include Confident Care Of Florida Corp and Elder's Choice, Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Palm Beach compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Palm Beach	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.5%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	11%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	6.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$167,083	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Palm Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Westgate, FL	3.5 mi	781	30%
Lake Clarke Shores, FL	4.0 mi	746	10%
Haverhill, FL	4.9 mi	337	27%
Lake Worth Beach, FL	5.3 mi	6,545	27%
Palm Springs, FL	5.4 mi	3,447	24%
Lake Belvedere Estates, FL	5.8 mi	379	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	West Palm Beach, FL	2.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-6533
Elder's Choice, Inc.	West Palm Beach, FL	4.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 439-2877
Mega Senior Services Inc	West Palm Beach, FL	4.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 855-8836
Priority Senior Care, Inc.	West Palm Beach, FL	8.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 228-6164
First Choice Home Health Inc	Boynton Beach, FL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 296-2770
Centerwell Home Health	Boynton Beach, FL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-1500

Emergency hospitals near Palm Beach

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Good Samaritan Medical Center	West Palm Beach, FL	2.2 mi	2 of 5	(561) 655-5511
St Mary's Medical Center	West Palm Beach, FL	4.2 mi	1 of 5	(561) 840-6202

Straight-line miles from the center of Palm Beach. 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 Palm Beach

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 10% of the $13,924 monthly median income of Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Palm Beach?

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 10% of the $13,924 monthly median income of Palm Beach 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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