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

Local figures

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

29%

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

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Miami-Dade County)

2,315

residents 65 or older (16% of Goulds)

152

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

677 Goulds residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 21% in Miami-Dade County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

335 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

Medicare lists 152 home health agencies serving Goulds ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Goulds compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Goulds	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	11%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	9.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	12%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,371	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Goulds

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Princeton, FL	1.6 mi	3,673	27%
South Miami Heights, FL	1.9 mi	6,835	24%
West Perrine, FL	3.4 mi	1,434	29%
Cutler Bay, FL	3.5 mi	7,611	24%
Naranja, FL	3.8 mi	1,208	19%
Richmond West, FL	4.2 mi	6,714	21%

Home health agencies serving Goulds

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
High Standard Health Services Inc	Miami, FL	6.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 271-6770
Better Services Home Health Corp	Miami, FL	6.8 mi	5 of 5	—	—
Lifetime Home Health Care Corp	Miami, FL	7.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 831-1348
Alpha Home Health Agency Corp	Miami, FL	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	—
Asa Home Care Inc	Miami, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Vennus Home Health Inc	Miami, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 227-8970

Nursing homes near Goulds

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Annes Nursing Center, St Annes Residence Inc	Miami, FL	1.9 mi	3 of 5	213	(305) 252-4000
Kendall Lakes Healthcare And Rehab Center	Miami, FL	3.7 mi	5 of 5	150	(786) 433-7400
East Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Cutler Bay, FL	4.0 mi	5 of 5	74	(305) 256-3545

Straight-line miles from the center of Goulds. 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 Goulds

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 36% of the $3,948 monthly median income of Goulds 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 Goulds: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Goulds?

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 36% of the $3,948 monthly median income of Goulds 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 Goulds, FL