Mobility Assistance in Winter Park, FL

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Winter Park, FL: the local picture

16%

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

1,173

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

2.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Orlando)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Orange County)

About 1,088 Winter Park residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 21% in Orange County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,173 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Winter Park that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Southeast Homecare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Winter Park compared with Orange County and Florida

Census figure	Winter Park	Orange County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	1.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	5.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,131	$57,429	—

Older residents in towns around Winter Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Maitland, FL	2.8 mi	2,534	20%
Fairview Shores, FL	3.2 mi	1,921	26%
Goldenrod, FL	3.5 mi	1,639	15%
Fern Park, FL	3.6 mi	1,581	19%
Azalea Park, FL	4.6 mi	2,515	20%
Casselberry, FL	4.7 mi	5,301	25%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Orlando, FL	2.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(407) 894-5703
Southeast Homecare	Orlando, FL	7.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 382-1240
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	7.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Acute Home Healthcare Inc	Orlando, FL	8.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Kindred At Home	Lake Mary, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(407) 644-3532
Advantage Care Solutions Inc	Lake Mary, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(321) 233-3922

Emergency hospitals near Winter Park

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Adventhealth Orlando	Orlando, FL	2.9 mi	3 of 5	(407) 303-1976
Orlando Health	Orlando, FL	5.7 mi	4 of 5	(321) 841-5111

Straight-line miles from the center of Winter Park. 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 Winter Park

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 26% of the $5,511 monthly median income of Winter Park 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 Winter Park: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Winter Park?

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 26% of the $5,511 monthly median income of Winter Park 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Winter Park, FL