In-Home Personal Care in Kendall West, FL

Local figures

Personal Care in Kendall West, FL: the local picture

9.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.7% in Miami-Dade County)

19%

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

766

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

166

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

About 744 Kendall West residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.9%; 9.7% in Miami-Dade County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

1,446 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

766 of the 7,524 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Kendall West compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Kendall West	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	9.7%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	21%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,628	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Kendall West

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Kendale Lakes, FL	1.8 mi	12,623	8.4%
The Hammocks, FL	2.6 mi	10,188	6.5%
The Crossings, FL	3.5 mi	4,643	8.1%
Tamiami, FL	4.2 mi	11,934	6.0%
Westwood Lakes, FL	4.6 mi	2,322	14%
Three Lakes, FL	5.1 mi	1,818	11%

Home health agencies with aides serving Kendall West

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health Agency Corp	Miami, FL	2.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	—
Lifetime Home Health Care Corp	Miami, FL	3.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 831-1348
High Standard Health Services Inc	Miami, FL	5.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 271-6770
Asa Home Care Inc	Miami, FL	6.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Vennus Home Health Inc	Miami, FL	6.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 227-8970
Ace Home Health Services Corp	Sweetwater, FL	6.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(305) 485-0933

Straight-line miles from the center of Kendall West. 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 Kendall West

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 38% of the $3,719 monthly median income of Kendall West 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 Kendall West: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Kendall West?

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 38% of the $3,719 monthly median income of Kendall West 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.