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

Local figures

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

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13% in Sumter County)

6.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.0% in Sumter County)

751

residents 65 or older (24% of Bushnell)

34

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

239 Bushnell residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 13% in Sumter County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

48 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.9%).

Medicare lists 34 home health agencies serving Bushnell ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bushnell compared with Sumter County and Florida

Census figure	Bushnell	Sumter County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	13%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.9%	5.0%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	3.1%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	58%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	20%	25%
Households with no vehicle	12%	3.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,656	$77,170	—

Older residents in towns around Bushnell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Panasoffkee, FL	6.7 mi	925	32%
Wildwood, FL	10 mi	8,273	13%
Floral City, FL	12 mi	2,144	21%
Leesburg, FL	13 mi	8,696	20%
Mascotte, FL	14 mi	375	30%
Ridge Manor, FL	14 mi	1,018	24%

Home health agencies serving Bushnell

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Brooksville, FL	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 592-7440
Amedisys Home Health	The Villages, FL	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 391-1416
Centerwell Home Health	The Villages, FL	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(352) 787-2780
Florida Homecare Specialists Inc	Lady Lake, FL	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 753-2206
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Ocala, FL	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 236-6095
Premier Care Homecare LLC	Leesburg, FL	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 365-7850

Nursing homes near Bushnell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Osprey Point Nursing Center	Bushnell, FL	0.5 mi	5 of 5	60	(352) 568-8777
Cypress Care Center	Wildwood, FL	13 mi	2 of 5	180	(352) 748-3322
Avante At Leesburg, Inc	Leesburg, FL	16 mi	2 of 5	116	(352) 787-3545

Straight-line miles from the center of Bushnell. 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 Bushnell

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 46% of the $3,055 monthly median income of Bushnell 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 Bushnell: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bushnell?

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 46% of the $3,055 monthly median income of Bushnell 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 Bushnell, FL