Mobility Assistance in Port St. Lucie, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Port St. Lucie, FL: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in St. Lucie County)

5,583

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

5.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Port Saint Lucie)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in St. Lucie County)

About 10,955 Port St. Lucie residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 21% in St. Lucie County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

5,583 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Port St. Lucie that list physical therapy include Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc. and Nhc Homecare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Port St. Lucie compared with St. Lucie County and Florida

Census figure	Port St. Lucie	St. Lucie County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.7%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	6.1%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	4.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,750	$57,692	—

Older residents in towns around Port St. Lucie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
River Park, FL	4.5 mi	1,494	24%
White City, FL	7.0 mi	2,183	39%
Indian River Estates, FL	7.6 mi	1,959	19%
North River Shores, FL	8.0 mi	1,374	24%
Fort Pierce South, FL	9.2 mi	981	23%
Jensen Beach, FL	9.4 mi	4,143	17%

Home health agencies serving Port St. Lucie (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc.	Port Saint Lucie, FL	3.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 879-9700
Nhc Homecare	Vero Beach, FL	24 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(772) 561-0092
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	West Palm Beach, FL	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-6533
Mega Senior Services Inc	West Palm Beach, FL	48 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 855-8836
Centerwell Home Health	Port Saint Lucie, FL	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 223-2116
Activa Home Health	Stuart, FL	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 249-0606

Emergency hospitals near Port St. Lucie

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Lucie Medical Center	Port Saint Lucie, FL	5.6 mi	1 of 5	(772) 335-4000
Port St Lucie Hospital	Port Saint Lucie, FL	5.6 mi	not rated	(772) 335-0400

Straight-line miles from the center of Port St. Lucie. 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 Port St. Lucie

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 27% of the $5,313 monthly median income of Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Port St. Lucie?

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 27% of the $5,313 monthly median income of Port St. Lucie 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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