Mobility Assistance in South Bay, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in South Bay, FL: the local picture

16%

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

6

residents 85 or older (0.1% of all residents)

3.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Belle Glade)

23%

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

About 65 South Bay 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.

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

Home health agencies serving South Bay that list physical therapy include One At Home - Palm Beach and USA Home Health Services, Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

South Bay compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	South Bay	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,000	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around South Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Belle Glade, FL	4.3 mi	3,024	36%
Pahokee, FL	10 mi	1,000	49%
Clewiston, FL	13 mi	1,411	36%
Montura, FL	22 mi	612	25%
Westlake, FL	27 mi	348	15%
Loxahatchee Groves, FL	28 mi	807	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
One At Home - Palm Beach	Boca Raton, FL	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 420-8111
Preferred Care Home Health Services	West Palm Beach, FL	41 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(863) 818-1400
USA Home Health Services, Inc.	Delray Beach, FL	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 482-6646
Lakeside Quality Home Health Care Inc	Pahokee, FL	9.8 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 924-7675
Nurse One Home Health LLC	Boynton Beach, FL	42 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 988-0606
All Health Care Services Inc	Greenacres, FL	35 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Emergency hospitals near South Bay

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lakeside Medical Center	Belle Glade, FL	3.9 mi	not rated	(561) 996-6571
Hendry Regional Medical Center	Clewiston, FL	13 mi	not rated	(863) 902-3033

Straight-line miles from the center of South Bay. 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 South Bay

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 31% of the $4,500 monthly median income of South Bay 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 South Bay: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in South Bay?

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 31% of the $4,500 monthly median income of South Bay 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 South Bay, FL