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

Local figures

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

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Okeechobee County)

8.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (13% in Okeechobee County)

1,053

residents 65 or older (19% of Okeechobee)

37

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

229 Okeechobee residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 29% in Okeechobee County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

68 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.2%).

Medicare lists 37 home health agencies serving Okeechobee ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Okeechobee compared with Okeechobee County and Florida

Census figure	Okeechobee	Okeechobee County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	29%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	13%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	8.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	25%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	4.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,237	$40,441	—

Older residents in towns around Okeechobee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Taylor Creek, FL	3.0 mi	1,537	23%
Indiantown, FL	25 mi	1,116	29%
Port St. Lucie, FL	27 mi	50,681	22%
Pahokee, FL	31 mi	1,000	49%
River Park, FL	31 mi	1,494	24%
White City, FL	31 mi	2,183	39%

Home health agencies serving Okeechobee

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	91 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Centerwell Home Health	Port Saint Lucie, FL	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 223-2116
Activa Home Health	Stuart, FL	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 249-0606
Aveanna Home Health	Stuart, FL	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Action Home Care	Jupiter, FL	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
True Kare Home Health Inc	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	51 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(561) 900-3726

Nursing homes near Okeechobee

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Okeechobee Health Care Facility	Okeechobee, FL	4.0 mi	5 of 5	210	(863) 763-2226
Ardie R Copas State Veterans Nursing Home	Port Saint Lucie, FL	23 mi	5 of 5	120	(772) 241-6132

Straight-line miles from the center of Okeechobee. 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 Okeechobee

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 $3,936 monthly median income of Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Okeechobee?

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 $3,936 monthly median income of Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee, FL