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

Local figures

Personal Care in Margate, FL: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.9% in Broward County)

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Broward County)

1,315

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

0

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

About 1,592 Margate residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (12%; 7.9% in Broward County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

3,709 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

1,315 of the 13,895 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Margate compared with Broward County and Florida

Census figure	Margate	Broward County	Florida
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.9%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.3%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	16%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,772	$51,526	—

Older residents in towns around Margate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
North Lauderdale, FL	2.5 mi	5,319	6.4%
Coconut Creek, FL	2.8 mi	11,699	8.7%
Coral Springs, FL	3.4 mi	17,702	7.2%
Tamarac, FL	4.2 mi	18,941	8.2%
Pompano Beach, FL	4.8 mi	21,979	7.6%
Lauderdale Lakes, FL	5.6 mi	7,063	10%

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 Margate

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 44% of the $3,231 monthly median income of Margate 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 Margate: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Margate?

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 44% of the $3,231 monthly median income of Margate 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 Margate, FL