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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Port Richey, FL: the local picture

17%

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

2.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.2% in Pasco County)

877

residents 65 or older (26% of Port Richey)

44

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

145 Port Richey residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 22% in Pasco County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

19 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.3%).

Medicare lists 44 home health agencies serving Port Richey ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Port Richey compared with Pasco County and Florida

Census figure	Port Richey	Pasco County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.3%	8.2%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	6.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	26%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	4.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,250	$48,950	—

Older residents in towns around Port Richey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
New Port Richey, FL	2.0 mi	5,205	23%
New Port Richey East, FL	2.0 mi	3,167	27%
Jasmine Estates, FL	2.6 mi	3,771	27%
Elfers, FL	4.2 mi	2,733	24%
Bayonet Point, FL	4.4 mi	7,768	28%
Beacon Square, FL	4.7 mi	1,379	21%

Home health agencies serving Port Richey

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Land O Lakes, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 920-9389
Aveanna Home Health	Palm Harbor, FL	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Comfort Home Health Agency Inc	Palm Harbor, FL	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 682-0053
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Clearwater, FL	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(727) 803-6982
Primecare Home Health	Saint Petersburg, FL	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 345-3600
Aspire Home Care	Clearwater, FL	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 799-5300

Nursing homes near Port Richey

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Madison Pointe Care Center	New Port Richey, FL	1.6 mi	3 of 5	119	(727) 843-0600
Heather Hill Healthcare Center	New Port Richey, FL	1.7 mi	2 of 5	105	(727) 849-6939
Southern Pines Nursing Center	New Port Richey, FL	2.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(727) 842-8402

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Richey. 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 Port Richey

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 41% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Port Richey 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 Port Richey: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Port Richey?

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 41% of the $3,438 monthly median income of Port Richey 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 Port Richey, FL