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

Local figures

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

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Hendry County)

3.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.1% in Hendry County)

1,411

residents 65 or older (19% of Clewiston)

11

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

456 Clewiston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 24% in Hendry County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

50 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.9%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Clewiston ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Clewiston compared with Hendry County and Florida

Census figure	Clewiston	Hendry County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	24%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.9%	5.1%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.9%	6.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	14%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	15%	8.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,064	$43,046	—

Older residents in towns around Clewiston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Montura, FL	12 mi	612	25%
South Bay, FL	13 mi	593	16%
Belle Glade, FL	17 mi	3,024	36%
Pahokee, FL	18 mi	1,000	49%
Port LaBelle, FL	27 mi	468	15%
LaBelle, FL	32 mi	704	23%

Home health agencies serving Clewiston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Addax Home Health LLC	Fort Myers, FL	56 mi	4 of 5	—	(239) 878-0208
Vitalcaring Group	Fort Myers, FL	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(239) 278-3447
Empath Home Health	Fort Myers, FL	58 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(239) 337-9522
Preferred Care Home Health Services	Fort Myers, FL	59 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(239) 425-2670
Patients First Home Care LLC	Sarasota, FL	102 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(941) 226-8484
Preferred Care Home Health Services	West Palm Beach, FL	54 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(863) 818-1400

Nursing homes near Clewiston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vivo Healthcare Clewiston	Clewiston, FL	0.2 mi	3 of 5	155	(863) 983-5123
Glades Health Care Center	Pahokee, FL	18 mi	4 of 5	120	(561) 924-5561

Straight-line miles from the center of Clewiston. 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 Clewiston

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 $3,672 monthly median income of Clewiston 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 Clewiston: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Clewiston?

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 $3,672 monthly median income of Clewiston 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 Clewiston, FL