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

Local figures

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

20%

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

11%

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

6,999

residents 65 or older (8.5% of Homestead)

182

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

1,368 Homestead residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 21% in Miami-Dade County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

739 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 182 home health agencies serving Homestead ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Homestead compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Homestead	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	11%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.2%	9.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	8.5%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,406	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Homestead

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Leisure City, FL	2.0 mi	2,727	38%
Florida City, FL	2.1 mi	1,496	20%
Naranja, FL	3.7 mi	1,208	19%
Princeton, FL	5.9 mi	3,673	27%
Goulds, FL	7.4 mi	2,315	29%
South Miami Heights, FL	9.2 mi	6,835	24%

Home health agencies serving Homestead

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
High Standard Health Services Inc	Miami, FL	14 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	14 mi	5 of 5	—	—
Lifetime Home Health Care Corp	Miami, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 831-1348
Professional Plus Home Health Inc	Miami, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(305) 969-5741
Alpha Home Health Agency Corp	Miami, FL	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	—
Asa Home Care Inc	Miami, FL	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Nursing homes near Homestead

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brookwood Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Cente	Homestead, FL	0.6 mi	2 of 5	180	(305) 246-1200
Homestead Manor A Palace Community	Homestead, FL	2.5 mi	5 of 5	88	(305) 248-0271
Kendall Lakes Healthcare And Rehab Center	Miami, FL	7.4 mi	5 of 5	150	(786) 433-7400

Straight-line miles from the center of Homestead. 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 Homestead

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 51% of the $2,784 monthly median income of Homestead 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 Homestead: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Homestead?

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 51% of the $2,784 monthly median income of Homestead 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 Homestead, FL