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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Cypress Gardens, FL: the local picture

21%

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

5.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.9% in Polk County)

1,846

residents 65 or older (18% of Cypress Gardens)

40

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

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

99 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.4%).

Medicare lists 40 home health agencies serving Cypress Gardens ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Cypress Gardens compared with Polk County and Florida

Census figure	Cypress Gardens	Polk County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.4%	6.9%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	6.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.8%	5.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,315	$50,939	—

Older residents in towns around Cypress Gardens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wahneta, FL	3.9 mi	384	15%
Winter Haven, FL	3.9 mi	10,681	22%
Eagle Lake, FL	4.4 mi	217	13%
Inwood, FL	5.3 mi	1,129	19%
Dundee, FL	5.4 mi	915	17%
Jan Phyl Village, FL	6.4 mi	833	28%

Home health agencies serving Cypress Gardens

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Winter Haven, FL	4.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(963) 401-8592
Southeast Homecare	Tampa, FL	42 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	42 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	44 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	47 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	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 932-9911

Nursing homes near Cypress Gardens

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lake Mariam Health And Rehabilitation Center	Winter Haven, FL	0.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(863) 293-1989
Astoria Health And Rehabilitation Center	Winter Haven, FL	0.7 mi	3 of 5	132	(863) 318-5000
Palm Garden Of Winter Haven	Winter Haven, FL	0.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(863) 293-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Cypress Gardens. 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 Cypress Gardens

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 28% of the $4,943 monthly median income of Cypress Gardens 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 Cypress Gardens: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Cypress Gardens?

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 28% of the $4,943 monthly median income of Cypress Gardens 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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