Mobility Assistance in Westgate, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Westgate, FL: the local picture

30%

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

186

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (West Palm Beach)

53%

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

About 232 Westgate residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 18% in Palm Beach County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Westgate that list physical therapy include Confident Care Of Florida Corp and Elder's Choice, Inc.; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Westgate compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Westgate	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.0%	6.0%

Older residents in towns around Westgate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Haverhill, FL	1.5 mi	337	27%
Lake Belvedere Estates, FL	2.3 mi	379	20%
Palm Beach, FL	3.5 mi	5,934	9.5%
West Palm Beach, FL	3.6 mi	26,251	16%
Lake Clarke Shores, FL	4.0 mi	746	10%
Palm Springs, FL	4.4 mi	3,447	24%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	West Palm Beach, FL	2.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-6533
Elder's Choice, Inc.	West Palm Beach, FL	4.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 439-2877
Mega Senior Services Inc	West Palm Beach, FL	4.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 855-8836
Priority Senior Care, Inc.	West Palm Beach, FL	5.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 228-6164
Vertus Healthcare LLC	Boynton Beach, FL	12 mi	5 of 5	—	(561) 704-3184
Centerwell Home Health	Boynton Beach, FL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-1500

Emergency hospitals near Westgate

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Good Samaritan Medical Center	West Palm Beach, FL	2.2 mi	2 of 5	(561) 655-5511
St Mary's Medical Center	West Palm Beach, FL	3.8 mi	1 of 5	(561) 840-6202

Straight-line miles from the center of Westgate. 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 Westgate

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. 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 Westgate: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Westgate?

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. 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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