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Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida

In-Home Personal Care in Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Hands-on help with bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming, at home and on the person’s own schedule. Post what you need in Florida Gulf Coast University for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Personal Care in Florida Gulf Coast University, FL: the local picture

0
residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)
47
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Florida Gulf Coast University ZIP codes in their service area
0
residents 65 or older (0.0% of Florida Gulf Coast University)
$16.25
median hourly wage of home care aides in Florida (BLS, May 2025)

About 0 Florida Gulf Coast University residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (—; 4.8% in Lee County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

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

Florida Gulf Coast University compared with Lee County and Florida

Census figureFlorida Gulf Coast UniversityLee CountyFlorida
Residents 85 or older0.0%3.3%2.6%

Older residents in towns around Florida Gulf Coast University

TownDistanceResidents 65+Self-care difficulty (65+)
Three Oaks, FL2.1 mi3483.2%
San Carlos Park, FL3.5 mi3,1595.9%
Estero, FL3.7 mi19,6571.7%
Gateway, FL7.8 mi2,1801.7%
Bonita Springs, FL7.9 mi24,6883.6%
Villas, FL8.6 mi4,0224.1%

Home health agencies with aides serving Florida Gulf Coast University

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Alpha Home Care Services LLCFort Myers, FL11 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—
Golden Age Home Health Agency CorpFort Myers, FL9.7 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(239) 368-4899
Home Health By Gulf Coast VillageCape Coral, FL19 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, home health aides(239) 772-7480
Amedisys Home HealthPort Charlotte, FL42 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides—

Straight-line miles from the center of Florida Gulf Coast University. 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 Florida Gulf Coast University

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 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 Florida Gulf Coast University: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Florida Gulf Coast University?

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 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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