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

Local figures

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

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Brevard County)

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Brevard County)

4,259

residents 65 or older (22% of Cocoa)

37

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

894 Cocoa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 21% in Brevard County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

677 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (16%).

Medicare lists 37 home health agencies serving Cocoa ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Cocoa compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	Cocoa	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	7.7%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	6.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	10%	4.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,365	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around Cocoa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cocoa West, FL	1.3 mi	859	24%
Rockledge, FL	4.1 mi	7,233	18%
Sharpes, FL	4.6 mi	607	27%
North Merritt Island, FL	6.6 mi	2,520	25%
Merritt Island, FL	7.1 mi	9,659	24%
Port St. John, FL	7.4 mi	4,405	26%

Home health agencies serving Cocoa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Nhc Homecare	Merritt Island, FL	2.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(321) 459-9111
Tehc LLC	Rockledge, FL	4.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(321) 453-5535
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, FL	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(321) 255-9995
HCA Florida Healthcare At Home	Melbourne, FL	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(321) 984-0223
Mederi Caretenders	Viera, FL	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 253-2200

Nursing homes near Cocoa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rockledge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Rockledge, FL	3.5 mi	2 of 5	107	(321) 632-6300
Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island	Merritt Island, FL	3.5 mi	5 of 5	180	(321) 454-4035
Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Merritt Island, FL	3.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(321) 453-0202

Straight-line miles from the center of Cocoa. 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 Cocoa

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 40% of the $3,530 monthly median income of Cocoa 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 Cocoa: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Cocoa?

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 40% of the $3,530 monthly median income of Cocoa 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.

More near Cocoa

More senior care near Cocoa

Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities

Other care in Cocoa

More for Cocoa families

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 Cocoa, FL