Mobility Assistance in Stock Island, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Stock Island, FL: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Monroe County)

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

2.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Key West)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Monroe County)

About 128 Stock Island residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 15% in Monroe County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Stock Island that list physical therapy include All Services Home Health Agency Inc and Island Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Stock Island compared with Monroe County and Florida

Census figure	Stock Island	Monroe County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	15%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	3.8%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	26%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,226	$71,243	—

Older residents in towns around Stock Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Key West, FL	2.2 mi	5,568	18%
Big Coppitt Key, FL	5.6 mi	503	6.6%
Big Pine Key, FL	25 mi	1,069	16%
Marathon, FL	46 mi	2,059	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All Services Home Health Agency Inc	Miami, FL	126 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	—
Island Home Care	Key West, FL	2.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 735-4460
Baycare Home Care Inc	Lakeland, FL	241 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Axis Health Systems LLC	Hialeah, FL	127 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Baycare Home Care Inc	Tampa, FL	243 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 806-0700
Goldencare Home Health Agency Inc	Miami, FL	123 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 553-2553

Emergency hospitals near Stock Island

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lower Keys Medical Center	Key West, FL	2.7 mi	4 of 5	(305) 294-5531

Straight-line miles from the center of Stock Island. 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 Stock Island

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 29% of the $4,936 monthly median income of Stock Island 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 Stock Island: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Stock Island?

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 29% of the $4,936 monthly median income of Stock Island 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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