In-Home Parkinson's Care in New Port Richey East, FL

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in New Port Richey East, FL: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Pasco County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.2% in Pasco County)

3,167

residents 65 or older (27% of New Port Richey East)

43

Medicare-certified home health agencies list New Port Richey East ZIP codes in their service area

847 New Port Richey East residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 22% in Pasco County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

353 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

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

New Port Richey East compared with Pasco County and Florida

Census figure	New Port Richey East	Pasco County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.2%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	6.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	27%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	4.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,048	$48,950	—

Older residents in towns around New Port Richey East

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
New Port Richey, FL	1.8 mi	5,205	23%
Port Richey, FL	2.0 mi	877	17%
Jasmine Estates, FL	2.3 mi	3,771	27%
Elfers, FL	3.8 mi	2,733	24%
River Ridge, FL	4.2 mi	1,137	15%
Bayonet Point, FL	4.4 mi	7,768	28%

Home health agencies serving New Port Richey East

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Land O Lakes, FL	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 920-9389
Aveanna Home Health	Palm Harbor, FL	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Comfort Home Health Agency Inc	Palm Harbor, FL	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 682-0053
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Clearwater, FL	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(727) 803-6982
Primecare Home Health	Saint Petersburg, FL	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 345-3600
Aspire Home Care	Clearwater, FL	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 799-5300

Nursing homes near New Port Richey East

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heather Hill Healthcare Center	New Port Richey, FL	0.8 mi	2 of 5	105	(727) 849-6939
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of New Port Richey	New Port Richey, FL	1.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(727) 376-1585
Southern Pines Nursing Center	New Port Richey, FL	1.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(727) 842-8402

Straight-line miles from the center of New Port Richey East. 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 New Port Richey East

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 46% of the $3,087 monthly median income of New Port Richey East 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 New Port Richey East: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in New Port Richey East?

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 46% of the $3,087 monthly median income of New Port Richey East 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 New Port Richey East, FL