In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Crystal Lake, FL
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Parkinson’s Care in Crystal Lake, FL: the local picture
111 Crystal Lake residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 21% in Polk County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
29 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.6%).
Medicare lists 45 home health agencies serving Crystal Lake ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Crystal Lake compared with Polk County and Florida
| Census figure | Crystal Lake | Polk County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 18% | 21% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 4.6% | 6.9% | 7.6% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65 or older | 12% | 20% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 21% | 24% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.2% | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $40,417 | $50,939 | — |
Older residents in towns around Crystal Lake
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combee Settlement, FL | 1.7 mi | 679 | 28% |
| Fussels Corner, FL | 2.8 mi | 1,904 | 17% |
| Lakeland, FL | 3.6 mi | 25,793 | 23% |
| Highland City, FL | 5.2 mi | 1,941 | 14% |
| Lakeland Highlands, FL | 6.3 mi | 2,431 | 20% |
| Jan Phyl Village, FL | 6.6 mi | 833 | 28% |
Home health agencies serving Crystal Lake
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Lakeland, FL | 4.4 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (863) 648-9118 |
| Southeast Homecare | Tampa, FL | 30 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 452-6155 |
| Medical Services Of America Home Health | Tampa, FL | 30 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 626-9888 |
| Trilogy Home Healthcare | Tampa, FL | 31 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 963-1200 |
| Origin Home Health Care | Apollo Beach, FL | 36 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (813) 641-0500 |
| Healthy Services Of Tampa Inc | Tampa, FL | 37 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (813) 932-9911 |
Nursing homes near Crystal Lake
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Lake Center | Lakeland, FL | 3.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 179 | (863) 646-8699 |
| Charming Lakes Rehab | Lakeland, FL | 3.6 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (863) 682-7580 |
| Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc | Lakeland, FL | 3.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 68 | (863) 688-5521 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Crystal Lake. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Crystal Lake
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 42% of the $3,368 monthly median income of Crystal Lake 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.
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.
Parkinson’s Care in Crystal Lake: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Crystal Lake?
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 42% of the $3,368 monthly median income of Crystal Lake 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.
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