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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bagdad, FL: the local picture

18%

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Santa Rosa County)

921

residents 65 or older (21% of Bagdad)

4

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

162 Bagdad residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 22% in Santa Rosa County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

97 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Bagdad ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bagdad compared with Santa Rosa County and Florida

Census figure	Bagdad	Santa Rosa County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	6.8%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	17%	6.6%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	3.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,625	$68,515	—

Older residents in towns around Bagdad

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Milton, FL	3.2 mi	1,808	41%
Pea Ridge, FL	3.4 mi	580	22%
East Milton, FL	5.3 mi	1,730	50%
Point Baker, FL	7.1 mi	391	27%
Pace, FL	7.5 mi	5,080	23%
Ferry Pass, FL	9.5 mi	6,481	22%

Home health agencies serving Bagdad

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Pensacola, FL	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(850) 434-8662
Amedisys Home Health	Pensacola, FL	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Angels Care Home Health Of The Emerald Coast	Fort Walton Beach, FL	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(850) 862-5424
Baptist Home Health Care	Pensacola, FL	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 476-0628

Nursing homes near Bagdad

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Santa Rosa Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Milton, FL	3.2 mi	4 of 5	110	(850) 623-4661
Sandy Ridge Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Milton, FL	3.4 mi	4 of 5	60	(850) 626-9225
Pruitthealth - Santa Rosa	Milton, FL	3.9 mi	5 of 5	120	(850) 983-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Bagdad. 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 Bagdad

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 24% of the $5,885 monthly median income of Bagdad 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 Bagdad: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bagdad?

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 24% of the $5,885 monthly median income of Bagdad 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 Bagdad, FL