Mobility Assistance in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Palm Beach Gardens, FL: the local picture

16%

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

3,469

residents 85 or older (5.7% of all residents)

2.5 mi

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

28%

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

About 3,111 Palm Beach Gardens residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 18% in Palm Beach County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

3,469 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

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

Palm Beach Gardens compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Palm Beach Gardens	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	5.7%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	6.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,700	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Palm Beach Gardens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jupiter, FL	5.7 mi	15,093	12%
Jupiter Farms, FL	6.0 mi	2,557	14%
Juno Beach, FL	6.9 mi	2,253	25%
Lake Park, FL	7.0 mi	1,469	18%
North Palm Beach, FL	7.1 mi	4,580	21%
Riviera Beach, FL	7.3 mi	7,391	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	West Palm Beach, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-6533
Priority Senior Care, Inc.	West Palm Beach, FL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 228-6164
Elder's Choice, Inc.	West Palm Beach, FL	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 439-2877
Vertus Healthcare LLC	Boynton Beach, FL	23 mi	5 of 5	—	(561) 704-3184
Centerwell Home Health	Boynton Beach, FL	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-1500
Affinity Home Healthcare LLC	Boynton Beach, FL	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(877) 514-5833

Emergency hospitals near Palm Beach Gardens

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	2.5 mi	2 of 5	(561) 622-1411
W Palm Beach Va Medical Center	West Palm Beach, FL	2.5 mi	3 of 5	(561) 422-8600

Straight-line miles from the center of Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach 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 18% of the $7,725 monthly median income of Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach Gardens: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Palm Beach 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 18% of the $7,725 monthly median income of Palm Beach 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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