Senior Transportation in Lauderdale Lakes, FL

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Lauderdale Lakes, FL: the local picture

12%

of households have no vehicle (6.8% in Broward County)

4.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Plantation)

7,063

residents 65 or older (19% of Lauderdale Lakes)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Broward County)

About 1,495 Lauderdale Lakes households, 12%, have no vehicle (6.8% in Broward 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 Lauderdale Lakes: HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Plantation (4.1 mi); Holy Cross Hospital in Ft Lauderdale (4.9 mi); University Hospital And Medical Center in Tamarac (5.3 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

38% 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.

Lauderdale Lakes compared with Broward County and Florida

Census figure	Lauderdale Lakes	Broward County	Florida
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.8%	6.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	32%	31%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	16%	12%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.3%	2.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,730	$51,526	—

Older residents in towns around Lauderdale Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Lauderhill, FL	1.5 mi	12,392	10%
Roosevelt Gardens, FL	2.2 mi	376	11%
Oakland Park, FL	3.1 mi	6,104	7.0%
North Lauderdale, FL	3.4 mi	5,319	5.7%
Sunrise, FL	3.8 mi	19,117	5.9%
Fort Lauderdale, FL	3.8 mi	36,444	8.2%

Hospitals near Lauderdale Lakes

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital	Plantation, FL	4.1 mi	2 of 5	(954) 587-5010
Holy Cross Hospital	Ft Lauderdale, FL	4.9 mi	4 of 5	(954) 771-8000
University Hospital And Medical Center	Tamarac, FL	5.3 mi	2 of 5	(954) 721-2200
Broward Health Medical Center	Fort Lauderdale, FL	6.4 mi	3 of 5	(954) 355-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of Lauderdale Lakes. 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 Lauderdale Lakes

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 59% of the $2,394 monthly median income of Lauderdale Lakes 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 Lauderdale Lakes: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Lauderdale Lakes?

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Plantation, about 4.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Lauderdale Lakes (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (954) 587-5010. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Lauderdale Lakes?

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 59% of the $2,394 monthly median income of Lauderdale Lakes 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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