Personal Care in Key West, FL: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in Key West, FL: the local picture

5.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.8% in Monroe County)

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Monroe County)

609

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

11

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

About 313 Key West residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.7%; 3.8% in Monroe County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

961 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

609 of the 5,568 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Key West compared with Monroe County and Florida

Census figure	Key West	Monroe County	Florida
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	3.8%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	15%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	26%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,689	$71,243	—

Older residents in towns around Key West

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Stock Island, FL	2.2 mi	408	7.8%
Big Coppitt Key, FL	7.8 mi	503	0.0%
Big Pine Key, FL	27 mi	1,069	4.0%
Marathon, FL	49 mi	2,059	9.5%

Home health agencies with aides serving Key West

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All Services Home Health Agency Inc	Miami, FL	127 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	—
Island Home Care	Key West, FL	0.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 735-4460
Baycare Home Care Inc	Lakeland, FL	241 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Axis Health Systems LLC	Hialeah, FL	129 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Baycare Home Care Inc	Tampa, FL	242 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 806-0700
Goldencare Home Health Agency Inc	Miami, FL	125 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 553-2553

Straight-line miles from the center of Key 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 Key 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 25% of the $5,724 monthly median income of Key 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 Key West: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Key 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 25% of the $5,724 monthly median income of Key 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.

In-Home Personal Care in Key West, FL