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

Local figures

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

52%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Baker County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.7% in Baker County)

1,260

residents 65 or older (16% of Macclenny)

28

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

580 Macclenny residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (52%; 32% in Baker County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

164 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

Medicare lists 28 home health agencies serving Macclenny ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Macclenny compared with Baker County and Florida

Census figure	Macclenny	Baker County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	52%	32%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	8.7%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	4.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,516	$52,957	—

Older residents in towns around Macclenny

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Oakleaf Plantation, FL	19 mi	3,028	19%
Middleburg, FL	21 mi	1,893	18%
Starke, FL	23 mi	797	18%
Lakeside, FL	24 mi	5,934	26%
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL	24 mi	2,555	30%
Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL	25 mi	1,432	36%

Home health agencies serving Macclenny

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Orange Park, FL	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(904) 731-3515
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	Jacksonville, FL	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Accentcare Home Health Of Jacksonville	Orange Park, FL	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(904) 269-6868
Concierge Home Care	Orange Park, FL	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Jacksonville, FL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(904) 998-4408
Alpine Care Home Health	Jacksonville, FL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(904) 241-1656

Nursing homes near Macclenny

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
W Frank Wells Nursing Home	Macclenny, FL	0.6 mi	2 of 5	69	(904) 259-6168
Macclenny Nursing And Rehab Center	Macclenny, FL	0.8 mi	5 of 5	120	(904) 259-4873
Vivo Healthcare Normandy	Jacksonville, FL	20 mi	4 of 5	120	(904) 783-3749

Straight-line miles from the center of Macclenny. 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 Macclenny

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 $4,460 monthly median income of Macclenny 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 Macclenny: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Macclenny?

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 $4,460 monthly median income of Macclenny 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 Macclenny, FL