Parkinson's Care in Avon Park, FL: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Avon Park, FL: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Highlands County)

6.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Highlands County)

3,201

residents 65 or older (32% of Avon Park)

16

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Avon Park ZIP codes in their service area

1,010 Avon Park residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 22% in Highlands County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

189 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.2%).

Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Avon Park ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Avon Park compared with Highlands County and Florida

Census figure	Avon Park	Highlands County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.2%	8.0%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	6.3%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	32%	36%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	5.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,231	$51,234	—

Older residents in towns around Avon Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sebring, FL	8.9 mi	3,005	25%
Frostproof, FL	11 mi	1,108	22%
Crooked Lake Park, FL	17 mi	352	21%
Wauchula, FL	19 mi	515	39%
Alturas, FL	20 mi	851	21%
Fort Meade, FL	22 mi	1,295	32%

Home health agencies serving Avon Park

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Winter Haven, FL	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(963) 401-8592
Aveanna Home Health	Bradenton, FL	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Palms Home Care	Sebring, FL	8.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(863) 385-6353
Amedisys Home Health	Winter Haven, FL	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Concierge Home Care	Tampa, FL	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(813) 636-5017
Etairos Health Inc	Tampa, FL	66 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 639-1915

Nursing homes near Avon Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oaks At Avon	Avon Park, FL	1.0 mi	4 of 5	104	(863) 453-5200
Royal Care Of Avon Park	Avon Park, FL	2.7 mi	2 of 5	90	(863) 453-6674
Palms At Sebring Nursing And Rehabilitation The	Sebring, FL	7.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(863) 385-0161

Straight-line miles from the center of Avon Park. 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 Avon Park

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 56% of the $2,519 monthly median income of Avon Park 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 Avon Park: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Avon Park?

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 56% of the $2,519 monthly median income of Avon Park 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 Avon Park, FL