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

Local figures

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

49%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Palm Beach County)

18%

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

1,000

residents 65 or older (18% of Pahokee)

15

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

451 Pahokee residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (49%; 18% in Palm Beach County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

164 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (18%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Pahokee ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Pahokee compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Pahokee	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	49%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	18%	6.8%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,042	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Pahokee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Belle Glade, FL	8.8 mi	3,024	36%
South Bay, FL	10 mi	593	16%
Clewiston, FL	18 mi	1,411	36%
Indiantown, FL	19 mi	1,116	29%
Westlake, FL	23 mi	348	15%
The Acreage, FL	24 mi	6,252	15%

Home health agencies serving Pahokee

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
True Kare Home Health Inc	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(561) 900-3726
Noble Home Health Services	Mangonia Park, FL	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 393-0609
Pinnacle Home Care	West Palm Beach, FL	36 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 624-0653
One At Home - Palm Beach	Boca Raton, FL	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 420-8111
Lucienne Home Care Inc	Boca Raton, FL	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(954) 635-5156
Preferred Care Home Health Services	West Palm Beach, FL	37 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(863) 818-1400

Nursing homes near Pahokee

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Glades Health Care Center	Pahokee, FL	0.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(561) 924-5561
Vivo Healthcare Clewiston	Clewiston, FL	18 mi	3 of 5	155	(863) 983-5123

Straight-line miles from the center of Pahokee. 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 Pahokee

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 39% of the $3,587 monthly median income of Pahokee 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 Pahokee: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Pahokee?

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 39% of the $3,587 monthly median income of Pahokee 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 Pahokee, FL