In-Home Personal Care in Port Salerno, FL

Local figures

Personal Care in Port Salerno, FL: the local picture

5.9%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.2% in Martin County)

13%

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

389

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

1

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

About 186 Port Salerno residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.9%; 4.2% in Martin County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

406 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

389 of the 3,264 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Port Salerno compared with Martin County and Florida

Census figure	Port Salerno	Martin County	Florida
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	4.2%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	15%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	4.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	8.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,224	$69,533	—

Older residents in towns around Port Salerno

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Stuart, FL	4.9 mi	5,381	3.4%
Hobe Sound, FL	5.8 mi	4,724	2.9%
Palm City, FL	6.4 mi	7,621	5.0%
North River Shores, FL	7.5 mi	1,374	3.2%
Jensen Beach, FL	7.5 mi	4,143	5.0%
Hutchinson Island South, FL	11 mi	2,786	1.6%

Home health agencies with aides serving Port Salerno

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
One At Home - Palm Beach	Boca Raton, FL	55 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 420-8111

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Salerno. 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 Port Salerno

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 33% of the $4,269 monthly median income of Port Salerno 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 Port Salerno: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Port Salerno?

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 33% of the $4,269 monthly median income of Port Salerno 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.