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

Local figures

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

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Putnam County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Putnam County)

1,985

residents 65 or older (19% of Palatka)

19

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

516 Palatka residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 25% in Putnam County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

193 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 19 home health agencies serving Palatka ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Palatka compared with Putnam County and Florida

Census figure	Palatka	Putnam County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	25%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	12%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	9.4%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	17%	6.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,261	$44,837	—

Older residents in towns around Palatka

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Flagler Estates, FL	13 mi	624	9.1%
Green Cove Springs, FL	24 mi	1,746	27%
St. Augustine Shores, FL	25 mi	3,186	16%
World Golf Village, FL	25 mi	5,175	9.7%
St. Augustine South, FL	26 mi	1,269	20%
Bunnell, FL	27 mi	1,136	22%

Home health agencies serving Palatka

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Gainesville, FL	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(352) 376-3221
Aveanna Home Health	Gainesville, FL	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 331-3280
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Ocala, FL	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 236-6095
HCA Florida Healthcare At Home	Gainesville, FL	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 395-6424
Concierge Home Care	Ocala, FL	43 mi	4 of 5	—	(352) 435-0101
Concierge Home Care	The Villages, FL	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 435-0101

Nursing homes near Palatka

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Radiant Nursing And Rehab At Palatka	Palatka, FL	0.9 mi	4 of 5	65	(386) 328-1472
Palatka Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Palatka, FL	1.0 mi	2 of 5	180	(386) 325-0173
The Pavilion At Crescent Lake	Crescent City, FL	18 mi	4 of 5	92	(386) 698-2222

Straight-line miles from the center of Palatka. 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 Palatka

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 64% of the $2,188 monthly median income of Palatka 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 Palatka: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Palatka?

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 64% of the $2,188 monthly median income of Palatka 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 Palatka, FL