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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Hamilton County)

8.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.5% in Hamilton County)

236

residents 65 or older (7.7% of Jasper)

12

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

28 Jasper residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 25% in Hamilton County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

10 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.8%).

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

Jasper compared with Hamilton County and Florida

Census figure	Jasper	Hamilton County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	25%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.8%	9.5%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	10%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	7.7%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	14%	3.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,219	$41,463	—

Older residents in towns around Jasper

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Live Oak, FL	11 mi	1,092	17%
Echols County, GA	18 mi	456	19%
Lake City, FL	25 mi	2,245	33%
Watertown, FL	27 mi	654	46%
Madison, FL	29 mi	351	15%
Valdosta, GA	34 mi	7,848	24%

Home health agencies serving Jasper

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Concierge Home Care	Lake City, FL	22 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(386) 626-0220
Centerwell Home Health	Lake City, FL	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(386) 758-3490
Aveanna Home Health	Gainesville, FL	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 331-3280
HCA Florida Healthcare At Home	Gainesville, FL	67 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 395-6424
Concierge Home Care	The Villages, FL	120 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 435-0101
Suncrest Omni	Lake City, FL	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(352) 628-6770

Nursing homes near Jasper

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Suwannee Valley Nursing Center	Jasper, FL	4.7 mi	4 of 5	60	(386) 792-1868
Surrey Place Nursing Center	Live Oak, FL	12 mi	4 of 5	60	(386) 364-5961
Live Oak Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Live Oak, FL	12 mi	1 of 5	180	(386) 362-7860

Straight-line miles from the center of Jasper. 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 Jasper

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 49% of the $2,852 monthly median income of Jasper 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 Jasper: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Jasper?

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 49% of the $2,852 monthly median income of Jasper 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 (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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Jasper, FL