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

Local figures

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

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Manatee County)

8.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.0% in Manatee County)

1,474

residents 65 or older (29% of Ellenton)

37

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

355 Ellenton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 17% in Manatee County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

119 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.1%).

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

Ellenton compared with Manatee County and Florida

Census figure	Ellenton	Manatee County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.1%	7.0%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	4.3%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	29%	29%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	4.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,118	$62,767	—

Older residents in towns around Ellenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Memphis, FL	2.2 mi	1,548	23%
Palmetto, FL	3.0 mi	4,072	19%
Samoset, FL	3.6 mi	636	32%
Bradenton, FL	4.0 mi	15,994	19%
West Samoset, FL	4.3 mi	632	51%
West Bradenton, FL	5.6 mi	950	30%

Home health agencies serving Ellenton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Bradenton, FL	5.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(941) 749-2990
Sarasota Home Health Care Agency LLC	Sarasota, FL	8.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(941) 306-4347
Bon Secours Home Care By Compassus	Sun City Center, FL	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 443-5566
Aveanna Home Health	Bradenton, FL	4.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
HCA Florida Healthcare At Home	Bradenton, FL	5.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(941) 748-6010
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Tampa, FL	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 963-1200

Nursing homes near Ellenton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center	Palmetto, FL	1.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(941) 722-0553
Braden River Rehabilitation Center LLC	Bradenton, FL	2.3 mi	4 of 5	208	(941) 747-3706
Aviata At Bradenton	Bradenton, FL	2.3 mi	3 of 5	110	(941) 747-8681

Straight-line miles from the center of Ellenton. 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 Ellenton

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 26% of the $5,343 monthly median income of Ellenton 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 Ellenton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ellenton?

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 26% of the $5,343 monthly median income of Ellenton 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 Ellenton, FL