Senior Transportation in Hilliard, FL

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Hilliard, FL: the local picture

6.1%

of households have no vehicle (3.0% in Nassau County)

23 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saint Marys)

474

residents 65 or older (16% of Hilliard)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Nassau County)

About 66 Hilliard households, 6.1%, have no vehicle (3.0% in Nassau County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Hilliard: Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus in Saint Marys (23 mi); Shands Jacksonville in Jacksonville (27 mi); Baptist Medical Center - Nassau in Fernandina Beach (27 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Hilliard compared with Nassau County and Florida

Census figure	Hilliard	Nassau County	Florida
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	3.0%	6.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	30%	31%
Residents 65 or older	16%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	6.2%	12%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.8%	2.6%

Older residents in towns around Hilliard

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Folkston, GA	12 mi	528	12%
Kingsland, GA	13 mi	2,256	2.7%
Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL	14 mi	1,432	2.3%
St. Marys, GA	21 mi	3,250	6.1%
Yulee, FL	21 mi	2,956	2.0%
Fernandina Beach, FL	28 mi	5,069	4.3%

Hospitals near Hilliard

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus	Saint Marys, GA	23 mi	4 of 5	(912) 576-6401
Shands Jacksonville	Jacksonville, FL	27 mi	4 of 5	(904) 244-4000
Baptist Medical Center - Nassau	Fernandina Beach, FL	27 mi	4 of 5	(904) 321-3500
NH Jacksonville	Jacksonville, FL	28 mi	not rated	(904) 542-7300

Straight-line miles from the center of Hilliard. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Hilliard

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. 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 who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

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

Questions

Senior Transportation in Hilliard: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Hilliard?

Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus in Saint Marys, about 23 mi in a straight line from the center of Hilliard (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (912) 576-6401. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Hilliard?

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. 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.

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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