In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Parkinson’s Care in Fort Lauderdale, FL: the local picture
6,366 Fort Lauderdale residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 20% in Broward County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
2,710 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.5%).
Medicare lists 157 home health agencies serving Fort Lauderdale ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Fort Lauderdale compared with Broward County and Florida
| Census figure | Fort Lauderdale | Broward County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 18% | 20% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 7.5% | 8.9% | 7.6% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.4% | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 18% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 27% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.2% | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $67,902 | $51,526 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fort Lauderdale
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Manors, FL | 1.3 mi | 2,641 | 13% |
| Roosevelt Gardens, FL | 2.1 mi | 376 | 29% |
| Oakland Park, FL | 2.6 mi | 6,104 | 18% |
| Lauderdale Lakes, FL | 3.8 mi | 7,063 | 18% |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL | 4.5 mi | 2,796 | 11% |
| Broadview Park, FL | 4.8 mi | 656 | 24% |
Home health agencies serving Fort Lauderdale
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Homecare | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 3.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (954) 615-6200 |
| Pines Home Health Care Services Inc | Davie, FL | 9.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (954) 680-3898 |
| Home Health Care Team, LLC | Davie, FL | 9.3 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (954) 990-4681 |
| Community Care Providers, Inc. | Pembroke Pines, FL | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | Hallandale Beach, FL | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | — |
| Florida Nurses Home Health Agency Inc | North Miami, FL | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (786) 254-7200 |
Nursing homes near Fort Lauderdale
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Manors Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Wilton Manors, FL | 1.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 147 | (954) 563-5711 |
| Pearl At Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation And Nursin | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 1.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 206 | (954) 566-8353 |
| Broward Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 2.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 198 | (954) 524-5587 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Lauderdale. 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 Fort Lauderdale
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 25% of the $5,659 monthly median income of Fort Lauderdale 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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Fort Lauderdale: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fort Lauderdale?
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 25% of the $5,659 monthly median income of Fort Lauderdale 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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