In-Home Personal Care in St. Augustine South, FL

Local figures

Personal Care in St. Augustine South, FL: the local picture

6.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.5% in St. Johns County)

20%

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

75

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

41

Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. Augustine South ZIP codes in their service area

About 86 St. Augustine South residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.8%; 4.5% in St. Johns County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

254 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

75 of the 1,269 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

St. Augustine South compared with St. Johns County and Florida

Census figure	St. Augustine South	St. Johns County	Florida
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	4.5%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	15%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	20%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.4%	6.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,136	$75,579	—

Older residents in towns around St. Augustine South

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
St. Augustine Shores, FL	2.7 mi	3,186	2.7%
St. Augustine Beach, FL	2.7 mi	2,054	2.9%
St. Augustine, FL	3.6 mi	4,213	8.1%
Butler Beach, FL	4.4 mi	1,864	5.1%
World Golf Village, FL	13 mi	5,175	1.7%
Flagler Estates, FL	16 mi	624	3.7%

Home health agencies with aides serving St. Augustine South

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	Palm Coast, FL	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	Jacksonville, FL	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
A Care Connection Home Health	Jacksonville, FL	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(904) 899-5520
Concierge Home Care	Jacksonville, FL	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Precise Home Care LLC	Jacksonville, FL	30 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	30 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 St. Augustine South. 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 St. Augustine South

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 31% of the $4,511 monthly median income of St. Augustine South 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 St. Augustine South: common questions

How much does personal care cost in St. Augustine South?

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 31% of the $4,511 monthly median income of St. Augustine South 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.