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

Local figures

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

23%

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

7.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Santa Rosa County)

5,080

residents 65 or older (19% of Pace)

14

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

1,169 Pace residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 22% in Santa Rosa County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

374 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.4%).

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving Pace ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Pace compared with Santa Rosa County and Florida

Census figure	Pace	Santa Rosa County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.4%	6.8%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.6%	6.6%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	3.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,771	$68,515	—

Older residents in towns around Pace

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pea Ridge, FL	4.1 mi	580	22%
Wallace, FL	4.3 mi	846	26%
Ferry Pass, FL	6.7 mi	6,481	22%
Milton, FL	6.8 mi	1,808	41%
Bagdad, FL	7.5 mi	921	18%
Gonzalez, FL	7.5 mi	2,356	21%

Home health agencies serving Pace

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mission Home Health LLC	Pensacola, FL	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 972-0311
Peoples Home Health LLC	Pensacola, FL	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 696-0911
Centerwell Home Health	Pensacola, FL	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(850) 434-8662
Stat Home Health Florida Panhandle LLC	Pensacola, FL	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 857-1889
Medi Home Health Agency	Pensacola, FL	7.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(850) 475-5392
Ascension At Home	Pensacola, FL	9.0 mi	4 of 5	—	(850) 266-7235

Nursing homes near Pace

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aviata At University Hills	Pensacola, FL	6.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(850) 474-0570
Pruitthealth - Santa Rosa	Milton, FL	6.0 mi	5 of 5	120	(850) 983-8888
Willowbrooke Court At Azalea Trace	Pensacola, FL	6.1 mi	5 of 5	24	(850) 478-5200

Straight-line miles from the center of Pace. 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 Pace

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 27% of the $5,231 monthly median income of Pace 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 Pace: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Pace?

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 27% of the $5,231 monthly median income of Pace 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 Pace, FL