In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Panama City, FL
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Parkinson’s Care in Panama City, FL: the local picture
1,541 Panama City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 23% in Bay County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
504 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.6%).
Medicare lists 17 home health agencies serving Panama City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Panama City compared with Bay County and Florida
| Census figure | Panama City | Bay County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 26% | 23% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 8.6% | 7.5% | 7.6% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6% | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 18% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 34% | 26% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,938 | $59,815 | — |
Older residents in towns around Panama City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove, FL | 2.8 mi | 653 | 41% |
| Pretty Bayou, FL | 2.9 mi | 998 | 24% |
| Springfield, FL | 4.0 mi | 1,456 | 39% |
| Parker, FL | 4.9 mi | 854 | 27% |
| Upper Grand Lagoon, FL | 5.0 mi | 3,735 | 20% |
| Lynn Haven, FL | 5.1 mi | 3,140 | 15% |
Home health agencies serving Panama City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Panama City, FL | 2.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 769-3398 |
| Nhc Homecare | Chipley, FL | 38 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 638-8118 |
| Sarasota Memorial Homecare | Sarasota, FL | 280 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (941) 917-7730 |
| Tender Touch Health Care Services | Panama City, FL | 2.0 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (850) 913-1500 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Panama City, FL | 2.0 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (850) 522-4211 |
| Ascension At Home | Lynn Haven, FL | 5.0 mi | 4 of 5 | — | (850) 250-1366 |
Nursing homes near Panama City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Bay Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation | Panama City, FL | 1.4 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (850) 763-0446 |
| Pruitthealth - Panama City | Panama City, FL | 2.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 101 | (850) 771-1521 |
| Aviata At Emerald Shores | Callaway, FL | 4.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 77 | (850) 871-6363 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Panama City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Panama City
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 $4,245 monthly median income of Panama City 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Panama City: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Panama City?
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 $4,245 monthly median income of Panama City 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.
More senior care near Panama City
Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
- Parkinson’s Care in Cedar Grove, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Pretty Bayou, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Springfield, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Parker, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Upper Grand Lagoon, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Lynn Haven, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Lower Grand Lagoon, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Callaway, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Panama City Beach, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Laguna Beach, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Port St. Joe, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Freeport, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Blountstown, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Bonifay, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Chipley, FL
- Parkinson’s Care in Miramar Beach, FL
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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.
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