Parkinson's Care in New Smyrna Beach, FL: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in New Smyrna Beach, FL: the local picture

13%

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

6.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.8% in Volusia County)

11,279

residents 65 or older (35% of New Smyrna Beach)

29

Medicare-certified home health agencies list New Smyrna Beach ZIP codes in their service area

1,471 New Smyrna Beach residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 21% in Volusia County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 29 home health agencies serving New Smyrna Beach ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

New Smyrna Beach compared with Volusia County and Florida

Census figure	New Smyrna Beach	Volusia County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.4%	7.8%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	5.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	35%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	5.3%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,514	$54,671	—

Older residents in towns around New Smyrna Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ponce Inlet, FL	4.6 mi	1,907	11%
Edgewater, FL	5.2 mi	7,812	18%
Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL	6.7 mi	1,777	13%
Port Orange, FL	6.8 mi	16,315	23%
Daytona Beach Shores, FL	9.9 mi	2,881	11%
South Daytona, FL	9.9 mi	3,121	19%

Home health agencies serving New Smyrna Beach

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Halifax Health Care At Home	Port Orange, FL	8.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(386) 425-3871
Centerwell Home Health	Daytona Beach, FL	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(386) 274-1088
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	Palm Coast, FL	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Concierge Home Care	Port Orange, FL	7.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(386) 257-6601
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Jacksonville, FL	89 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(904) 998-4408
Concierge Home Care	Orange Park, FL	91 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Nursing homes near New Smyrna Beach

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Beachside Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	New Smyrna Beach, FL	4.4 mi	5 of 5	239	(386) 428-6424
Port Orange Nursing And Rehab Center	Port Orange, FL	7.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(386) 760-7773
Aviata At South Daytona	South Daytona, FL	9.4 mi	2 of 5	65	(386) 767-4831

Straight-line miles from the center of New Smyrna Beach. 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 Smyrna Beach

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 $5,793 monthly median income of New Smyrna Beach 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 Smyrna Beach: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in New Smyrna Beach?

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 $5,793 monthly median income of New Smyrna Beach 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.

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