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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Lake Wales, FL: the local picture

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Polk County)

6.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.9% in Polk County)

4,488

residents 65 or older (27% of Lake Wales)

38

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

933 Lake Wales residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 21% in Polk County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

279 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.6%).

Medicare lists 38 home health agencies serving Lake Wales ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Lake Wales compared with Polk County and Florida

Census figure	Lake Wales	Polk County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.6%	6.9%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.8%	6.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	27%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	5.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,031	$50,939	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Wales

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Crooked Lake Park, FL	6.3 mi	352	21%
Dundee, FL	6.7 mi	915	17%
Alturas, FL	7.4 mi	851	21%
Cypress Gardens, FL	8.0 mi	1,846	21%
Wahneta, FL	8.3 mi	384	15%
Grenelefe, FL	9.4 mi	541	11%

Home health agencies serving Lake Wales

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Winter Haven, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(963) 401-8592
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Tampa, FL	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 626-9888
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Tampa, FL	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 963-1200
Origin Home Health Care	Apollo Beach, FL	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(813) 641-0500
Healthy Services Of Tampa Inc	Tampa, FL	56 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 932-9911
Aveanna Home Health	Bradenton, FL	64 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Nursing homes near Lake Wales

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lake Wales Health And Rehabilitation Center	Lake Wales, FL	0.9 mi	1 of 5	100	(863) 676-1512
Groves Center	Lake Wales, FL	2.8 mi	not rated	120	(863) 676-8502
Astoria Health And Rehabilitation Center	Winter Haven, FL	7.9 mi	3 of 5	132	(863) 318-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Wales. 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 Lake Wales

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 32% of the $4,336 monthly median income of Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lake Wales?

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 32% of the $4,336 monthly median income of Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales, FL