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

Local figures

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

19%

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.2% in Walton County)

820

residents 65 or older (12% of Freeport)

11

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

153 Freeport residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 17% in Walton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

106 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Freeport ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Freeport compared with Walton County and Florida

Census figure	Freeport	Walton County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	8.2%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	4.6%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	23%	25%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	3.5%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,417	$67,531	—

Older residents in towns around Freeport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
DeFuniak Springs, FL	14 mi	1,057	40%
Miramar Beach, FL	15 mi	3,412	15%
Laguna Beach, FL	20 mi	1,274	14%
Niceville, FL	21 mi	3,016	20%
Destin, FL	21 mi	2,572	18%
Valparaiso, FL	23 mi	698	23%

Home health agencies serving Freeport

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Shalimar, FL	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 862-3240
Stat Home Health Florida Panhandle LLC	Pensacola, FL	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 857-1889
Peoples Home Health LLC	Pensacola, FL	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 696-0911
Angels Care Home Health Of The Emerald Coast	Fort Walton Beach, FL	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(850) 862-5424
Tender Touch Health Care Services	Panama City, FL	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 913-1500
Ascension At Home	Pensacola, FL	63 mi	4 of 5	—	(850) 266-7235

Nursing homes near Freeport

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grand Boulevard Health And Rehabilitation Center	Miramar Beach, FL	14 mi	4 of 5	97	(850) 267-2887
Chautauqua Springs Health Center	Defuniak Springs, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	180	(850) 892-2176
Manor At Blue Water Bay, The	Niceville, FL	17 mi	5 of 5	120	(850) 897-5592

Straight-line miles from the center of Freeport. 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 Freeport

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 22% of the $6,535 monthly median income of Freeport 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 Freeport: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Freeport?

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 22% of the $6,535 monthly median income of Freeport 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 Freeport, FL