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

Local figures

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

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Seminole County)

6.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.6% in Seminole County)

3,252

residents 65 or older (20% of Longwood)

43

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

440 Longwood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 19% in Seminole County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

191 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.4%).

Medicare lists 43 home health agencies serving Longwood ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Longwood compared with Seminole County and Florida

Census figure	Longwood	Seminole County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.4%	7.6%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.9%	5.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	3.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,435	$61,440	—

Older residents in towns around Longwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Casselberry, FL	3.2 mi	5,301	25%
Fern Park, FL	3.7 mi	1,581	19%
Altamonte Springs, FL	4.0 mi	7,144	23%
Lake Mary, FL	4.1 mi	3,308	18%
Wekiwa Springs, FL	4.6 mi	5,105	16%
Winter Springs, FL	4.8 mi	7,584	26%

Home health agencies serving Longwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home	Lake Mary, FL	3.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(407) 644-3532
Advantage Care Solutions Inc	Lake Mary, FL	3.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(321) 233-3922
Centerwell Home Health	Orlando, FL	9.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(407) 894-5703
Southeast Homecare	Orlando, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 382-1240
Acute Home Healthcare Inc	Orlando, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272

Nursing homes near Longwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Island Lake Center	Longwood, FL	1.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(407) 830-7744
Longwood Health And Rehabilitation Center	Longwood, FL	1.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(407) 339-9200
Life Care Center Of Altamonte Springs	Altamonte Springs, FL	2.8 mi	4 of 5	228	(407) 831-3446

Straight-line miles from the center of Longwood. 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 Longwood

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 30% of the $4,620 monthly median income of Longwood 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 Longwood: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Longwood?

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 30% of the $4,620 monthly median income of Longwood 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 Longwood, FL