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

Local figures

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

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Marion County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.4% in Marion County)

13,198

residents 65 or older (20% of Ocala)

48

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

3,375 Ocala residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 19% in Marion County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,380 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 48 home health agencies serving Ocala ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ocala compared with Marion County and Florida

Census figure	Ocala	Marion County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	6.4%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.6%	5.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	29%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	4.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,246	$50,800	—

Older residents in towns around Ocala

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Silver Springs, FL	6.4 mi	517	15%
Liberty Triangle, FL	8.1 mi	10,386	19%
Silver Springs Shores, FL	9.4 mi	4,685	29%
On Top of the World, FL	9.6 mi	12,662	12%
Belleview, FL	9.9 mi	1,298	33%
Marion Oaks, FL	12 mi	3,257	16%

Home health agencies serving Ocala

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Ocala, FL	1.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 402-0660
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Ocala, FL	3.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 236-6095
Amedisys Home Health	The Villages, FL	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 391-1416
Florida Homecare Specialists Inc	Lady Lake, FL	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 753-2206
Centerwell Home Health	Beverly Hills, FL	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 746-5010
Aveanna Home Health	Gainesville, FL	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 331-3280

Nursing homes near Ocala

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avante At Ocala, Inc	Ocala, FL	1.1 mi	1 of 5	133	(352) 732-0042
The Lodge Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Ocala, FL	1.3 mi	4 of 5	99	(352) 629-7921
Ocala Health And Rehabilitation Center	Ocala, FL	1.9 mi	4 of 5	180	(352) 732-2449

Straight-line miles from the center of Ocala. 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 Ocala

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 36% of the $3,937 monthly median income of Ocala 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 Ocala: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ocala?

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 36% of the $3,937 monthly median income of Ocala 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 Ocala, FL