Senior Housekeeping in Loxahatchee Groves, FL

Local figures

Senior Housekeeping in Loxahatchee Groves, FL: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have difficulty doing errands alone (11% in Palm Beach County)

360

households headed by someone 65+ own their home (87%)

13%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Palm Beach County)

197

residents 85 or older (5.7% of all residents)

About 129 Loxahatchee Groves residents 65 or older have difficulty doing errands alone (16%; 11% in Palm Beach County); housework usually becomes hard around the same time.

360 Loxahatchee Groves households headed by someone 65+ own their home and 55 rent. In a house, say whether you also need help with stairs, the yard or the garage; those are often separate jobs.

Loxahatchee Groves compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Loxahatchee Groves	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with difficulty doing errands alone	16%	11%	12%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	28%	25%
Residents 85 or older	5.7%	3.9%	2.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	11%	12%
Residents 65 or older	23%	25%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$140,612	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Loxahatchee Groves

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Errand difficulty (65+)
Westlake, FL	2.8 mi	348	12%
Royal Palm Beach, FL	3.4 mi	7,629	9.5%
The Acreage, FL	3.7 mi	6,252	11%
Wellington, FL	5.0 mi	10,963	9.7%
Lake Belvedere Estates, FL	9.0 mi	379	16%
West Palm Beach, FL	9.4 mi	26,251	12%

What it covers

What a caregiver for housekeeping can help with

Dusting, vacuuming and mopping
Laundry, ironing and changing beds
Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
Taking out trash and recycling

Cost

What housekeeping help costs in Loxahatchee Groves

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 12% of the $11,718 monthly median income of Loxahatchee Groves 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 caregiver for housekeeping

Housekeeping help is non-medical and often comes alongside companionship or meal help. Heavy cleaning, deep cleaning, moving furniture and yard work are usually separate jobs, so say in your posting exactly what you need.

Questions worth asking: Which household tasks will you do, and which not? Do you bring your own supplies? Can you combine housekeeping with company or meals? More in our senior housekeeping guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Housekeeping in Loxahatchee Groves: common questions

How much does housekeeping help cost in Loxahatchee Groves?

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 12% of the $11,718 monthly median income of Loxahatchee Groves 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.

Is a housekeeper the same as a caregiver?

Not always. A housekeeper cleans; a caregiver may also give company, meals and personal care. Many caregivers on CaregiverConnect do light housekeeping as part of their visits.

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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.

Housekeeping Help for Seniors in Loxahatchee Groves, FL