Parkinson's Care in Big Pine Key, FL: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Big Pine Key, FL: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Monroe County)

1.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.5% in Monroe County)

1,069

residents 65 or older (25% of Big Pine Key)

6

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Big Pine Key ZIP codes in their service area

172 Big Pine Key residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 15% in Monroe County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

17 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (1.6%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Big Pine Key ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Big Pine Key compared with Monroe County and Florida

Census figure	Big Pine Key	Monroe County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	15%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.6%	4.5%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	3.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	25%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	6.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,844	$71,243	—

Older residents in towns around Big Pine Key

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Big Coppitt Key, FL	20 mi	503	6.6%
Marathon, FL	21 mi	2,059	20%
Stock Island, FL	25 mi	408	31%
Key West, FL	27 mi	5,568	18%
Islamorada, FL	55 mi	2,074	11%
Key Largo, FL	67 mi	3,513	17%

Home health agencies serving Big Pine Key

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Island Home Care	Key West, FL	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 735-4460
Axis Health Systems LLC	Hialeah, FL	105 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
The Roads Home Health Care Inc	Miami, FL	101 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 860-7797
Goldencare Home Health Agency Inc	Miami, FL	101 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 553-2553
Medcare Home Health Services, Inc.	Miami, FL	101 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 863-8861
Aldesi Of Florida Inc	Miami, FL	101 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Big Pine Key. 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 Big Pine Key

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 $6,237 monthly median income of Big Pine Key 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 Big Pine Key: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Big Pine Key?

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 $6,237 monthly median income of Big Pine Key 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 Big Pine Key, FL