Mobility Assistance in The Villages, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in The Villages, FL: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Sumter County)

7,032

residents 85 or older (8.4% of all residents)

4.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (The Villages)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Sumter County)

About 8,121 The Villages residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 13% in Sumter County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

7,032 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving The Villages that list physical therapy include Southeast Homecare and Amedisys Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

The Villages compared with Sumter County and Florida

Census figure	The Villages	Sumter County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	13%	20%
Residents 85 or older	8.4%	5.1%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.3%	3.1%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	23%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	20%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	3.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,828	$77,170	—

Older residents in towns around The Villages

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lady Lake, FL	4.0 mi	9,095	16%
Fruitland Park, FL	4.8 mi	3,114	13%
Wildwood, FL	6.5 mi	8,273	13%
Lake Panasoffkee, FL	11 mi	925	32%
Belleview, FL	12 mi	1,298	33%
Leesburg, FL	14 mi	8,696	20%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeast Homecare	Fort Lauderdale, FL	218 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(954) 615-6200
Amedisys Home Health	The Villages, FL	3.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 391-1416
Centerwell Home Health	The Villages, FL	4.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(352) 787-2780
Florida Homecare Specialists Inc	Lady Lake, FL	4.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 753-2206
Adventhealth Home Health	Leesburg, FL	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 253-3900
Centerwell Home Health	Ocala, FL	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 402-0660

Emergency hospitals near The Villages

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Villages Regional Hospital, The	The Villages, FL	4.6 mi	4 of 5	(352) 751-8000
Uf Health Leesburg Hospital	Leesburg, FL	9.1 mi	3 of 5	(352) 323-5762

Straight-line miles from the center of The Villages. 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 The Villages

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 22% of the $6,486 monthly median income of The Villages 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 The Villages: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in The Villages?

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 22% of the $6,486 monthly median income of The Villages 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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