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

Local figures

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

24%

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

9.5%

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

17,357

residents 65 or older (12% of Gainesville)

29

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

3,978 Gainesville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 21% in Alachua County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,567 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.5%).

Medicare lists 29 home health agencies serving Gainesville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Gainesville compared with Alachua County and Florida

Census figure	Gainesville	Alachua County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.5%	7.3%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	6.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%	25%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,429	$59,422	—

Older residents in towns around Gainesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Alachua, FL	9.7 mi	2,107	17%
Newberry, FL	15 mi	1,005	9.6%
High Springs, FL	17 mi	1,058	33%
Williston, FL	21 mi	658	30%
East Bronson, FL	21 mi	339	19%
Starke, FL	23 mi	797	18%

Home health agencies serving Gainesville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Gainesville, FL	3.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(352) 376-3221
Aveanna Home Health	Gainesville, FL	3.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 331-3280
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Ocala, FL	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 236-6095
Amedisys Home Health	The Villages, FL	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 391-1416
Florida Homecare Specialists Inc	Lady Lake, FL	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 753-2206
HCA Florida Healthcare At Home	Gainesville, FL	5.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 395-6424

Nursing homes near Gainesville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parklands Care Center And Rehab	Gainesville, FL	3.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(352) 376-2461
Gainesville Health And Rehabilitation	Gainesville, FL	3.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(352) 377-1981
Magnolia Ridge Health And Rehabilitation Center	Gainesville, FL	4.0 mi	4 of 5	223	(678) 592-3396

Straight-line miles from the center of Gainesville. 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 Gainesville

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 35% of the $4,036 monthly median income of Gainesville 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 Gainesville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gainesville?

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 35% of the $4,036 monthly median income of Gainesville 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 Gainesville, FL