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

Local figures

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

39%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Holmes County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.8% in Holmes County)

958

residents 65 or older (34% of Bonifay)

7

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

294 Bonifay residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (39%; 26% in Holmes County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

96 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

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

Bonifay compared with Holmes County and Florida

Census figure	Bonifay	Holmes County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	39%	26%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	7.8%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	5.9%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	34%	21%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	34%	25%
Households with no vehicle	10%	3.3%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,661	$36,549	—

Older residents in towns around Bonifay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Chipley, FL	8.8 mi	616	27%
Geneva, AL	21 mi	1,109	40%
Hartford, AL	22 mi	434	25%
Marianna, FL	26 mi	1,292	34%
DeFuniak Springs, FL	26 mi	1,057	40%
Taylor, AL	30 mi	358	30%

Home health agencies serving Bonifay

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare	Chipley, FL	9.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 638-8118
Centerwell Home Health	Marianna, FL	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Ascension At Home	Lynn Haven, FL	38 mi	4 of 5	—	(850) 250-1366
Tender Touch Health Care Services	Panama City, FL	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 913-1500
Enhabit Home Health	Panama City, FL	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(850) 522-4211
Concierge Home Care	Tallahassee, FL	90 mi	3.5 of 5	—	—

Nursing homes near Bonifay

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bonifay Nursing And Rehab Center	Bonifay, FL	0.3 mi	4 of 5	180	(850) 547-9289
Washington Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Chipley, FL	8.6 mi	5 of 5	180	(850) 638-4654
Northwest Florida Community Hospital (Snu)	Chipley, FL	8.7 mi	4 of 5	34	(850) 415-7400

Straight-line miles from the center of Bonifay. 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 Bonifay

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 50% of the $2,805 monthly median income of Bonifay 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 Bonifay: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bonifay?

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 50% of the $2,805 monthly median income of Bonifay 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 Bonifay, FL