In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Hurlburt Field, FL
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Parkinson’s Care in Hurlburt Field, FL: the local picture
0 Hurlburt Field residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (—; 22% in Okaloosa County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (—).
Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Hurlburt Field ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Hurlburt Field compared with Okaloosa County and Florida
| Census figure | Hurlburt Field | Okaloosa County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 17% | 21% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% | 3.6% | 6.0% |
Older residents in towns around Hurlburt Field
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Esther, FL | 3.7 mi | 875 | 32% |
| Wright, FL | 4.8 mi | 3,854 | 29% |
| Fort Walton Beach, FL | 5.8 mi | 4,152 | 22% |
| Ocean City, FL | 6.7 mi | 828 | 23% |
| Lake Lorraine, FL | 9.2 mi | 1,214 | 21% |
| Navarre, FL | 10 mi | 5,405 | 19% |
Home health agencies serving Hurlburt Field
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Shalimar, FL | 8.9 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 862-3240 |
| Medi Home Health Agency | Pensacola, FL | 30 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (850) 475-5392 |
| Baptist Home Health Care | Pensacola, FL | 28 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 476-0628 |
Nursing homes near Hurlburt Field
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 5.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (850) 863-2066 |
| Westwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 5.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (850) 863-5174 |
| Emerald Coast Center | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 6.9 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (850) 243-6134 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Hurlburt Field. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Hurlburt Field
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. 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Hurlburt Field: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hurlburt Field?
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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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