In-Home Parkinson's Care in Fort Pierce South, FL

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fort Pierce South, FL: the local picture

23%

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

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.3% in St. Lucie County)

981

residents 65 or older (20% of Fort Pierce South)

49

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fort Pierce South ZIP codes in their service area

216 Fort Pierce South residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 21% in St. Lucie County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

135 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

Medicare lists 49 home health agencies serving Fort Pierce South ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fort Pierce South compared with St. Lucie County and Florida

Census figure	Fort Pierce South	St. Lucie County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	7.3%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	6.1%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$23,250	$57,692	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Pierce South

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fort Pierce, FL	1.3 mi	10,227	21%
White City, FL	2.7 mi	2,183	39%
Fort Pierce North, FL	4.5 mi	1,429	22%
Indian River Estates, FL	5.1 mi	1,959	19%
River Park, FL	6.2 mi	1,494	24%
Lakewood Park, FL	9.2 mi	3,741	20%

Home health agencies serving Fort Pierce South

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc.	Port Saint Lucie, FL	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 879-9700
Nhc Homecare	Vero Beach, FL	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(772) 561-0092
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	West Palm Beach, FL	51 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-6533
Centerwell Home Health	Port Saint Lucie, FL	6.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 223-2116
Activa Home Health	Stuart, FL	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 249-0606
Aveanna Home Health	Stuart, FL	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Nursing homes near Fort Pierce South

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sandgate Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center	Fort Pierce, FL	2.2 mi	2 of 5	107	(772) 466-3322
Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce	Fort Pierce, FL	2.2 mi	3 of 5	79	(772) 465-7560
Aviata At Saint Lucie	Fort Pierce, FL	2.5 mi	1 of 5	171	(772) 464-5262

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Pierce South. 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 Fort Pierce South

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 73% of the $1,938 monthly median income of Fort Pierce South 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 Fort Pierce South: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fort Pierce South?

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 73% of the $1,938 monthly median income of Fort Pierce South 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 Fort Pierce South, FL