In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Lake Lorraine, FL
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Parkinson’s Care in Lake Lorraine, FL: the local picture
250 Lake Lorraine residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 22% in Okaloosa County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
31 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.6%).
Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Lake Lorraine ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Lake Lorraine compared with Okaloosa County and Florida
| Census figure | Lake Lorraine | Okaloosa County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 21% | 22% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 2.6% | 7.5% | 7.6% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.4% | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 17% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 23% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3% | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $77,804 | $72,832 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Lorraine
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eglin AFB, FL | 1.6 mi | 73 | 0.0% |
| Ocean City, FL | 2.5 mi | 828 | 23% |
| Fort Walton Beach, FL | 3.5 mi | 4,152 | 22% |
| Wright, FL | 4.6 mi | 3,854 | 29% |
| Valparaiso, FL | 4.6 mi | 698 | 23% |
| Mary Esther, FL | 5.9 mi | 875 | 32% |
Home health agencies serving Lake Lorraine
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Shalimar, FL | 0.5 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 862-3240 |
| Mission Home Health LLC | Pensacola, FL | 38 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 972-0311 |
| Stat Home Health Florida Panhandle LLC | Pensacola, FL | 39 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 857-1889 |
| Peoples Home Health LLC | Pensacola, FL | 39 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 696-0911 |
| Angels Care Home Health Of The Emerald Coast | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 4.0 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work | (850) 862-5424 |
| Ascension At Home | Pensacola, FL | 37 mi | 4 of 5 | — | (850) 266-7235 |
Nursing homes near Lake Lorraine
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Coast Center | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 3.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (850) 243-6134 |
| Westwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 4.1 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (850) 863-5174 |
| Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Fort Walton Beach, FL | 4.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (850) 863-2066 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Lorraine. 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 Lake Lorraine
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 22% of the $6,484 monthly median income of Lake Lorraine 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.
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 Lake Lorraine: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lake Lorraine?
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 22% of the $6,484 monthly median income of Lake Lorraine 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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Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
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- Parkinson’s Care in Ocean City, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Wright, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Valparaiso, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Mary Esther, FL
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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.
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