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

Local figures

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Lee County)

3.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.3% in Lee County)

8,087

residents 65 or older (59% of Iona)

49

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

815 Iona residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 16% in Lee County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

226 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.0%).

Medicare lists 49 home health agencies serving Iona ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Iona compared with Lee County and Florida

Census figure	Iona	Lee County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	16%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.0%	6.3%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.6%	4.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	59%	29%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	5.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,524	$66,210	—

Older residents in towns around Iona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cypress Lake, FL	4.1 mi	5,514	18%
McGregor, FL	4.3 mi	3,177	9.9%
Whiskey Creek, FL	5.8 mi	1,744	22%
Villas, FL	6.2 mi	4,022	15%
Pine Manor, FL	6.5 mi	437	75%
Fort Myers Beach, FL	6.7 mi	2,950	11%

Home health agencies serving Iona

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Care Services LLC	Fort Myers, FL	4.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Port Charlotte, FL	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(941) 623-4882
Coastal Breeze Home Health LLC	Sarasota, FL	62 mi	5 of 5	—	(941) 208-4463
Golden Age Home Health Agency Corp	Fort Myers, FL	6.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(239) 368-4899
Home Health By Gulf Coast Village	Cape Coral, FL	8.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(239) 772-7480
Discovery At Home LLC	Fort Myers, FL	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(239) 676-2080

Nursing homes near Iona

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Larsen Health Center	Fort Myers, FL	2.0 mi	4 of 5	180	(239) 466-1111
Lodge At Cypress Cove, The	Fort Myers, FL	2.9 mi	5 of 5	64	(239) 415-5100
Healthpark Care Center	Fort Myers, FL	3.0 mi	5 of 5	112	(239) 433-7344

Straight-line miles from the center of Iona. 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 Iona

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 28% of the $5,044 monthly median income of Iona 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 Iona: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Iona?

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 28% of the $5,044 monthly median income of Iona 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 Iona, FL