Mobility Assistance in Surfside, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Surfside, FL: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Miami-Dade County)

57

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

4.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Miami Beach)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Miami-Dade County)

About 159 Surfside residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 21% in Miami-Dade County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Surfside that list physical therapy include Confident Care Of Florida Corp and Florida Nurses Home Health Agency Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Surfside compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Surfside	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.1%	9.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,464	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Surfside

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bay Harbor Islands, FL	0.8 mi	915	14%
Bal Harbour, FL	1.0 mi	986	14%
North Bay Village, FL	2.6 mi	1,218	12%
North Miami, FL	3.1 mi	9,170	20%
Miami Shores, FL	3.4 mi	1,455	11%
Biscayne Park, FL	3.5 mi	272	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	Sunny Isles Beach, FL	4.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Florida Nurses Home Health Agency Inc	North Miami, FL	4.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 254-7200
Boris Home Health Care Inc	Miami, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	—	(305) 209-8847
Home Preferred Solution Corp	Miami, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 448-0069
Southeast Homecare	Doral, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 507-2400
Professional Home Services, Inc.	Miami Lakes, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 827-1211

Emergency hospitals near Surfside

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida, Inc	Miami Beach, FL	4.1 mi	3 of 5	(305) 674-2121
North Shore Medical Center	Miami, FL	5.4 mi	1 of 5	(305) 835-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Surfside. 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 Surfside

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 19% of the $7,455 monthly median income of Surfside 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 Surfside: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Surfside?

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 19% of the $7,455 monthly median income of Surfside 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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