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

Local figures

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Monroe County)

5.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.5% in Monroe County)

2,074

residents 65 or older (29% of Islamorada)

12

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

212 Islamorada residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 15% in Monroe County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

104 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.2%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Islamorada ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Islamorada compared with Monroe County and Florida

Census figure	Islamorada	Monroe County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	15%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.2%	4.5%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.8%	3.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	29%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	6.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,167	$71,243	—

Older residents in towns around Islamorada

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Key Largo, FL	13 mi	3,513	17%
Florida City, FL	32 mi	1,496	20%
Homestead, FL	34 mi	6,999	20%
Marathon, FL	35 mi	2,059	20%
Leisure City, FL	36 mi	2,727	38%
Naranja, FL	38 mi	1,208	19%

Home health agencies serving Islamorada

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
High Standard Health Services Inc	Miami, FL	48 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 271-6770
E & V Health Care Inc	Doral, FL	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 597-5883
All Services Home Health Agency Inc	Miami, FL	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	—
Valor Homecare LLC	Miami, FL	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 381-5080
Island Home Care	Key West, FL	83 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 735-4460
All Ways Home Care Inc	Miami, FL	50 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	—

Nursing homes near Islamorada

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oasis At The Keys Nursing And Rehab	Tavernier, FL	0.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(305) 853-0799

Straight-line miles from the center of Islamorada. 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 Islamorada

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 23% of the $6,181 monthly median income of Islamorada 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 Islamorada: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Islamorada?

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 23% of the $6,181 monthly median income of Islamorada 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 Islamorada, FL