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

Local figures

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

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Monroe County)

6.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.5% in Monroe County)

2,059

residents 65 or older (21% of Marathon)

11

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

399 Marathon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 15% in Monroe County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

124 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.1%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Marathon ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Marathon compared with Monroe County and Florida

Census figure	Marathon	Monroe County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	15%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.1%	4.5%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.5%	3.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	6.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,727	$71,243	—

Older residents in towns around Marathon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Big Pine Key, FL	21 mi	1,069	16%
Islamorada, FL	35 mi	2,074	11%
Big Coppitt Key, FL	41 mi	503	6.6%
Stock Island, FL	46 mi	408	31%
Key Largo, FL	47 mi	3,513	17%
Key West, FL	49 mi	5,568	18%

Home health agencies serving Marathon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
A Plus Home Health Services LLC	Miami, FL	87 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 953-8052
Millennium Home Care LLC	Port Charlotte, FL	165 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(885) 674-7500
Island Home Care	Key West, FL	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 735-4460
Valor Homecare LLC	Miami, FL	79 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 381-5080
Baycare Home Care Inc	New Port Richey, FL	266 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 848-2311
All Ways Home Care Inc	Miami, FL	79 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Marathon. 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 Marathon

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 24% of the $5,811 monthly median income of Marathon 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 Marathon: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Marathon?

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 24% of the $5,811 monthly median income of Marathon 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 Marathon, FL