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

Local figures

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

27%

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

9.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Brevard County)

19,487

residents 65 or older (23% of Melbourne)

39

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

5,107 Melbourne residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 21% in Brevard County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,703 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.0%).

Medicare lists 39 home health agencies serving Melbourne ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Melbourne compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	Melbourne	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.0%	7.7%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	6.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	4.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,241	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around Melbourne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
June Park, FL	3.1 mi	964	25%
West Melbourne, FL	4.2 mi	5,451	26%
Indian Harbour Beach, FL	5.0 mi	2,644	18%
Indialantic, FL	6.0 mi	769	4.9%
Satellite Beach, FL	6.1 mi	2,068	10%
Melbourne Beach, FL	7.0 mi	986	6.7%

Home health agencies serving Melbourne

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	47 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Centerwell Home Health	Palm Bay, FL	6.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, FL	6.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(321) 255-9995
HCA Florida Healthcare At Home	Melbourne, FL	6.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(321) 984-0223
Mederi Caretenders	Viera, FL	6.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 253-2200
Tehc LLC	Rockledge, FL	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(321) 453-5535

Nursing homes near Melbourne

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of Melbourne	Melbourne, FL	1.2 mi	2 of 5	167	(321) 255-9200
Indian River Center	West Melbourne, FL	1.3 mi	2 of 5	179	(321) 727-0990
West Melbourne Health & Rehabilitation Center	West Melbourne, FL	2.2 mi	2 of 5	180	(321) 725-7360

Straight-line miles from the center of Melbourne. 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 Melbourne

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 35% of the $4,020 monthly median income of Melbourne 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 Melbourne: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Melbourne?

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 35% of the $4,020 monthly median income of Melbourne 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 Melbourne, FL