Mobility Assistance in Pinewood, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Pinewood, FL: the local picture

16%

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

171

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Miami)

26%

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

About 449 Pinewood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 21% in Miami-Dade County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Pinewood that list physical therapy include Caring Professional Services, Inc. and Professional Home Services, Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Pinewood compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Pinewood	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.8%	9.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	18%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,025	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Pinewood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Little River, FL	1.5 mi	6,253	18%
Westview, FL	1.8 mi	2,536	18%
Biscayne Park, FL	2.4 mi	272	29%
Miami Shores, FL	2.4 mi	1,455	11%
Gladeview, FL	2.4 mi	1,796	28%
Opa-locka, FL	3.2 mi	2,485	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caring Professional Services, Inc.	Hialeah, FL	5.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 266-0731
Professional Home Services, Inc.	Miami Lakes, FL	5.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 827-1211
Southeast Homecare	Doral, FL	6.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 507-2400
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	Sunny Isles Beach, FL	7.1 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	7.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 254-7200
A Plus Home Health Services LLC	Miami, FL	7.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 953-8052

Emergency hospitals near Pinewood

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
North Shore Medical Center	Miami, FL	1.4 mi	1 of 5	(305) 835-6000
Hialeah Hospital	Hialeah, FL	3.5 mi	3 of 5	(305) 693-6100

Straight-line miles from the center of Pinewood. 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 Pinewood

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 58% of the $2,419 monthly median income of Pinewood 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 Pinewood: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Pinewood?

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 58% of the $2,419 monthly median income of Pinewood 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 Pinewood, FL