Mobility Assistance in Plantation, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Plantation, FL: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Broward County)

2,179

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

2.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Plantation)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Broward County)

About 2,850 Plantation residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 20% in Broward County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,179 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Plantation compared with Broward County and Florida

Census figure	Plantation	Broward County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.3%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	7.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	6.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,236	$51,526	—

Older residents in towns around Plantation

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sunrise, FL	3.2 mi	19,117	23%
Lauderhill, FL	3.4 mi	12,392	18%
Davie, FL	3.5 mi	15,157	16%
Broadview Park, FL	3.8 mi	656	24%
Lauderdale Lakes, FL	4.7 mi	7,063	18%
Roosevelt Gardens, FL	5.1 mi	376	29%

Emergency hospitals near Plantation

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital	Plantation, FL	2.4 mi	2 of 5	(954) 587-5010
HCA Florida University Hospital	Davie, FL	4.1 mi	3 of 5	(954) 475-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of Plantation. 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 Plantation

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 24% of the $5,853 monthly median income of Plantation 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 Plantation: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Plantation?

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 24% of the $5,853 monthly median income of Plantation 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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