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

Local figures

Personal Care in Gifford, FL: the local picture

10%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.4% in Indian River County)

23%

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

26

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

43

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

About 56 Gifford residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (10%; 5.4% in Indian River County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

131 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

26 of the 560 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Gifford compared with Indian River County and Florida

Census figure	Gifford	Indian River County	Florida
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	5.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	18%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	4.8%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	8.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,375	$66,445	—

Older residents in towns around Gifford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Winter Beach, FL	2.7 mi	1,825	1.7%
Vero Beach, FL	2.8 mi	4,925	5.8%
Indian River Shores, FL	3.6 mi	3,204	4.7%
Vero Beach South, FL	4.4 mi	9,166	6.4%
West Vero Corridor, FL	4.5 mi	5,836	9.9%
Florida Ridge, FL	6.9 mi	5,763	4.2%

Home health agencies with aides serving Gifford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Port Saint Lucie, FL	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 223-2116
Activa Home Health	Stuart, FL	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 249-0606
Aveanna Home Health	Stuart, FL	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Action Home Care	Jupiter, FL	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Complete Home Care Of The Palm Beaches LLC	Greenacres, FL	77 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 750-4502
All About You Home Health Agency Inc	Boca Raton, FL	94 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Gifford. 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 Gifford

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 32% of the $4,448 monthly median income of Gifford 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 Gifford: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Gifford?

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 32% of the $4,448 monthly median income of Gifford 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 Gifford, FL