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

Local figures

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

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Calhoun County)

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (20% in Calhoun County)

841

residents 65 or older (27% of Blountstown)

7

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

121 Blountstown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 19% in Calhoun County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

121 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (19%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Blountstown ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Blountstown compared with Calhoun County and Florida

Census figure	Blountstown	Calhoun County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	19%	20%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	8.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	27%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	13%	5.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,583	$42,478	—

Older residents in towns around Blountstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Chattahoochee, FL	22 mi	400	16%
Marianna, FL	25 mi	1,292	34%
Quincy, FL	29 mi	1,187	28%
Callaway, FL	37 mi	1,609	26%
Chipley, FL	37 mi	616	27%
Lynn Haven, FL	38 mi	3,140	15%

Home health agencies serving Blountstown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare	Chipley, FL	35 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 638-8118
Enhabit Home Health	Blountstown, FL	1.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 391-4754
Centerwell Home Health	Marianna, FL	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Grey To Glory Home Health LLC	Bristol, FL	6.1 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(850) 447-1212
Concierge Home Care	Tallahassee, FL	49 mi	3.5 of 5	—	—
Suncrest Omni	Lynn Haven, FL	39 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 215-4061

Nursing homes near Blountstown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Blountstown Health And Rehabilitation Center	Blountstown, FL	0.7 mi	5 of 5	96	(850) 674-4311
River Valley Rehabilitation Center	Blountstown, FL	1.2 mi	5 of 5	150	(850) 674-5464
Courtyard Rehabilitation By Harborview	Marianna, FL	23 mi	4 of 5	120	(850) 526-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Blountstown. 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 Blountstown

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 38% of the $3,715 monthly median income of Blountstown 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 Blountstown: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Blountstown?

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 38% of the $3,715 monthly median income of Blountstown 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 Blountstown, FL