In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Lakewood Park, FL
Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need in Lakewood Park for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Parkinson’s Care in Lakewood Park, FL: the local picture
750 Lakewood Park residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 21% in St. Lucie County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
298 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.0%).
Medicare lists 45 home health agencies serving Lakewood Park ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Lakewood Park compared with St. Lucie County and Florida
| Census figure | Lakewood Park | St. Lucie County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 20% | 21% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 8.0% | 7.3% | 7.6% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65 or older | 27% | 25% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 22% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3% | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,531 | $57,692 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lakewood Park
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Ridge, FL | 3.1 mi | 5,763 | 17% |
| South Beach, FL | 4.1 mi | 1,712 | 11% |
| Fort Pierce North, FL | 4.7 mi | 1,429 | 22% |
| Vero Beach South, FL | 5.4 mi | 9,166 | 21% |
| Vero Beach, FL | 7.5 mi | 4,925 | 16% |
| Fort Pierce, FL | 8.3 mi | 10,227 | 21% |
Home health agencies serving Lakewood Park
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Homecare | Vero Beach, FL | 6.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work | (772) 561-0092 |
| Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc. | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 19 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 879-9700 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | West Palm Beach, FL | 60 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 886-6533 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Port Saint Lucie, FL | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 223-2116 |
| Activa Home Health | Stuart, FL | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (772) 249-0606 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Stuart, FL | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Nursing homes near Lakewood Park
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandgate Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center | Fort Pierce, FL | 7.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 107 | (772) 466-3322 |
| Vivo Healthcare Fort Pierce | Fort Pierce, FL | 7.0 mi | 3 of 5 | 79 | (772) 465-7560 |
| Garden View Health And Rehabilitation Center | Vero Beach, FL | 7.1 mi | 1 of 5 | 72 | (772) 567-5166 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lakewood Park. 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 Lakewood Park
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 33% of the $4,211 monthly median income of Lakewood Park 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Parkinson’s Care in Lakewood Park: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lakewood Park?
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 33% of the $4,211 monthly median income of Lakewood Park 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.
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