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

Local figures

Personal Care in Macclenny, FL: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.5% in Baker County)

52%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Baker County)

219

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

28

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

About 133 Macclenny residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (12%; 7.5% in Baker County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

580 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (52%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

219 of the 1,260 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Macclenny compared with Baker County and Florida

Census figure	Macclenny	Baker County	Florida
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	52%	32%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.4%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	47%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	6.1%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,516	$52,957	—

Older residents in towns around Macclenny

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Oakleaf Plantation, FL	19 mi	3,028	3.3%
Middleburg, FL	21 mi	1,893	5.6%
Starke, FL	23 mi	797	12%
Lakeside, FL	24 mi	5,934	5.4%
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL	24 mi	2,555	4.0%
Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL	25 mi	1,432	7.2%

Home health agencies with aides serving Macclenny

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	Jacksonville, FL	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Accentcare Home Health Of Jacksonville	Orange Park, FL	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(904) 269-6868
Concierge Home Care	Orange Park, FL	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Alpine Care Home Health	Jacksonville, FL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(904) 241-1656
Precise Home Care LLC	Jacksonville, FL	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(904) 448-8670
Ascension Health At Home Of Florida 1 LLC	Jacksonville, FL	34 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 Macclenny. 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 Macclenny

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 $4,460 monthly median income of Macclenny 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 Macclenny: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Macclenny?

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 $4,460 monthly median income of Macclenny 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 Macclenny, FL