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

Local figures

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

19%

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

8.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.2% in Pinellas County)

28,231

residents 65 or older (24% of Clearwater)

64

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

5,075 Clearwater residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 19% in Pinellas County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

2,252 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.3%).

Medicare lists 64 home health agencies serving Clearwater ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Clearwater compared with Pinellas County and Florida

Census figure	Clearwater	Pinellas County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.3%	7.2%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.9%	6.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	26%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	32%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	6.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,526	$54,353	—

Older residents in towns around Clearwater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Belleair, FL	3.9 mi	1,770	13%
Dunedin, FL	4.3 mi	12,733	18%
Safety Harbor, FL	4.8 mi	4,108	22%
Largo, FL	4.9 mi	23,099	21%
South Highpoint, FL	5.9 mi	641	39%
Harbor Bluffs, FL	6.0 mi	724	15%

Home health agencies serving Clearwater

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Clearwater, FL	4.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(727) 531-0300
Southeast Homecare	Saint Petersburg, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 546-8900
Bon Secours Home Care By Compassus	Saint Petersburg, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 577-7990
Primecare Home Health	Saint Petersburg, FL	1.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 345-3600
Classic Home Health Services	Clearwater, FL	2.6 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(727) 339-5214
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Clearwater, FL	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(727) 803-6982

Nursing homes near Clearwater

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aviata At Sand Key	Clearwater, FL	1.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(727) 443-1588
Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center	Clearwater, FL	1.2 mi	1 of 5	150	(727) 461-6613
Clearwater Center	Clearwater, FL	1.6 mi	1 of 5	109	(727) 443-7639

Straight-line miles from the center of Clearwater. 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 Clearwater

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 32% of the $4,377 monthly median income of Clearwater 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 Clearwater: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Clearwater?

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 32% of the $4,377 monthly median income of Clearwater 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 Clearwater, FL