Mobility Assistance in Southwest Ranches, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Southwest Ranches, FL: the local picture

30%

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

153

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Weston)

38%

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

About 565 Southwest Ranches residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 20% in Broward County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Southwest Ranches that list physical therapy include Health Care Of South Florida Corp and Pines Home Health Care Services Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Southwest Ranches compared with Broward County and Florida

Census figure	Southwest Ranches	Broward County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.3%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.8%	7.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.5%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	6.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$132,386	$51,526	—

Older residents in towns around Southwest Ranches

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pembroke Pines, FL	3.2 mi	34,684	21%
Weston, FL	3.9 mi	8,167	15%
Cooper City, FL	5.5 mi	5,558	13%
Miramar, FL	5.8 mi	17,980	22%
Davie, FL	6.0 mi	15,157	16%
Palm Springs North, FL	8.4 mi	1,107	27%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Health Care Of South Florida Corp	Pembroke Pines, FL	2.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(954) 431-1534
Pines Home Health Care Services Inc	Davie, FL	6.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(954) 680-3898
Home Health Care Team, LLC	Davie, FL	6.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(954) 990-4681
Community Care Providers, Inc.	Pembroke Pines, FL	7.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	Hallandale Beach, FL	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	—
Southeast Homecare	Fort Lauderdale, FL	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(954) 615-6200

Emergency hospitals near Southwest Ranches

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cleveland Clinic Hospital	Weston, FL	0.1 mi	5 of 5	(954) 689-5000
Memorial Hospital West	Pembroke Pines, FL	2.8 mi	3 of 5	(954) 436-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Southwest Ranches. 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 Southwest Ranches

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 13% of the $11,032 monthly median income of Southwest Ranches 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 Southwest Ranches: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Southwest Ranches?

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 13% of the $11,032 monthly median income of Southwest Ranches 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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