Senior Transportation in Hobe Sound, FL

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Hobe Sound, FL: the local picture

2.8%

of households have no vehicle (4.3% in Martin County)

9.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jupiter)

4,724

residents 65 or older (34% of Hobe Sound)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Martin County)

About 174 Hobe Sound households, 2.8%, have no vehicle (4.3% in Martin 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 Hobe Sound: Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter (9.7 mi); Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital in Stuart (11 mi); Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center in Palm Beach Gardens (17 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

24% 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.

Hobe Sound compared with Martin County and Florida

Census figure	Hobe Sound	Martin County	Florida
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	4.3%	6.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	27%	31%
Residents 65 or older	34%	32%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.5%	12%
Residents 85 or older	5.6%	4.0%	2.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,571	$69,533	—

Older residents in towns around Hobe Sound

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Port Salerno, FL	5.8 mi	3,264	2.0%
Tequesta, FL	7.7 mi	1,924	2.0%
Stuart, FL	11 mi	5,381	9.6%
Jupiter, FL	11 mi	15,093	3.8%
Jupiter Farms, FL	11 mi	2,557	3.9%
Palm City, FL	11 mi	7,621	3.0%

Hospitals near Hobe Sound

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Jupiter Medical Center	Jupiter, FL	9.7 mi	4 of 5	(561) 747-2234
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital	Stuart, FL	11 mi	3 of 5	(772) 287-5200
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	17 mi	2 of 5	(561) 622-1411
W Palm Beach Va Medical Center	West Palm Beach, FL	17 mi	3 of 5	(561) 422-8600

Straight-line miles from the center of Hobe Sound. 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 Hobe Sound

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 29% of the $4,798 monthly median income of Hobe Sound 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 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 Hobe Sound: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Hobe Sound?

Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter, about 9.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Hobe Sound (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (561) 747-2234. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Hobe Sound?

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 29% of the $4,798 monthly median income of Hobe Sound 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.

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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