Parkinson's Care in Ave Maria, FL: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ave Maria, FL: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Collier County)

9.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.1% in Collier County)

1,973

residents 65 or older (24% of Ave Maria)

0

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ave Maria ZIP codes in their service area

440 Ave Maria residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 13% in Collier County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

181 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.2%).

Ave Maria compared with Collier County and Florida

Census figure	Ave Maria	Collier County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	13%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.2%	4.1%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.9%	4.1%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	34%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	6.0%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	4.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,078	$85,716	—

Older residents in towns around Ave Maria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Immokalee, FL	7.1 mi	1,886	22%
Orangetree, FL	8.7 mi	1,016	14%
Island Walk, FL	18 mi	1,828	23%
Vineyards, FL	19 mi	2,077	15%
Golden Gate, FL	19 mi	2,590	18%
Bonita Springs, FL	21 mi	24,688	12%

Nursing homes near Ave Maria

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Adviniacare At Naples	Naples, FL	21 mi	1 of 5	40	(239) 566-8077
Solaris Senior Living North Naples	Naples, FL	21 mi	3 of 5	60	(239) 592-5501
Oakton Place Health And Rehabilitation At The Arli	Naples, FL	22 mi	2 of 5	44	(239) 307-3000

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

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Ave Maria

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 23% of the $6,257 monthly median income of Ave Maria 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 experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

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

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Ave Maria: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ave Maria?

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 23% of the $6,257 monthly median income of Ave Maria 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 should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Ave Maria, FL