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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Palm Bay, FL: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Brevard County)

8.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Brevard County)

24,719

residents 65 or older (19% of Palm Bay)

37

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

6,388 Palm Bay residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 21% in Brevard County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

2,168 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.9%).

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

Palm Bay compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	Palm Bay	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.9%	7.7%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.8%	6.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.7%	4.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,858	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around Palm Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Malabar, FL	5.5 mi	590	16%
Grant-Valkaria, FL	6.2 mi	2,035	24%
West Melbourne, FL	6.6 mi	5,451	26%
June Park, FL	8.2 mi	964	25%
Melbourne Beach, FL	10 mi	986	6.7%
Melbourne, FL	11 mi	19,487	27%

Home health agencies serving Palm Bay

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	53 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Centerwell Home Health	Palm Bay, FL	6.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, FL	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(321) 255-9995
HCA Florida Healthcare At Home	Melbourne, FL	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(321) 984-0223
Mederi Caretenders	Viera, FL	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 253-2200
Tehc LLC	Rockledge, FL	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(321) 453-5535

Nursing homes near Palm Bay

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Palm Bay	Palm Bay, FL	4.3 mi	5 of 5	141	(321) 952-1818
Aviata At Palm Bay	Palm Bay, FL	4.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(321) 722-0660
Anchor Care & Rehabilitation Center	Palm Bay, FL	5.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(321) 723-1235

Straight-line miles from the center of Palm Bay. 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 Palm Bay

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 33% of the $4,322 monthly median income of Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Palm Bay?

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 33% of the $4,322 monthly median income of Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay, FL