Personal Care in Chipley, FL: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in Chipley, FL: the local picture

4.2%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.5% in Washington County)

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Washington County)

74

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

9

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Chipley ZIP codes in their service area

About 21 Chipley residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.2%; 8.5% in Washington County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

134 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

74 of the 616 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Chipley compared with Washington County and Florida

Census figure	Chipley	Washington County	Florida
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	8.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	26%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	45%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,810	$41,644	—

Older residents in towns around Chipley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Bonifay, FL	8.8 mi	958	7.5%
Marianna, FL	17 mi	1,292	10%
Hartford, AL	24 mi	434	9.9%
Geneva, AL	27 mi	1,109	5.2%
Taylor, AL	27 mi	358	8.4%
Dothan, AL	33 mi	13,436	6.9%

Home health agencies with aides serving Chipley

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare	Chipley, FL	4.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 638-8118
Centerwell Home Health	Marianna, FL	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Tender Touch Health Care Services	Panama City, FL	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 913-1500
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Wewahitchka, FL	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 639-3333
Suncrest Omni	Lynn Haven, FL	38 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 215-4061

Straight-line miles from the center of Chipley. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in Chipley

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 50% of the $2,818 monthly median income of Chipley 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Personal Care in Chipley: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Chipley?

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 50% of the $2,818 monthly median income of Chipley 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 is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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.

In-Home Personal Care in Chipley, FL