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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Richmond West, FL: the local picture

21%

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

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Miami-Dade County)

6,714

residents 65 or older (19% of Richmond West)

177

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

1,393 Richmond West residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 21% in Miami-Dade County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

676 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 177 home health agencies serving Richmond West ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Richmond West compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Richmond West	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	11%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	9.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	4.4%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,594	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Richmond West

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Country Walk, FL	1.7 mi	2,201	18%
Three Lakes, FL	3.0 mi	1,818	12%
South Miami Heights, FL	3.1 mi	6,835	24%
Richmond Heights, FL	4.0 mi	1,834	32%
West Perrine, FL	4.1 mi	1,434	29%
Goulds, FL	4.2 mi	2,315	29%

Home health agencies serving Richmond West

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lifetime Home Health Care Corp	Miami, FL	4.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 831-1348
Professional Plus Home Health Inc	Miami, FL	4.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(305) 969-5741
High Standard Health Services Inc	Miami, FL	5.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 271-6770
Better Services Home Health Corp	Miami, FL	5.3 mi	5 of 5	—	—
Alpha Home Health Agency Corp	Miami, FL	8.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	—
Asa Home Care Inc	Miami, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Nursing homes near Richmond West

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kendall Lakes Healthcare And Rehab Center	Miami, FL	2.7 mi	5 of 5	150	(786) 433-7400
St Annes Nursing Center, St Annes Residence Inc	Miami, FL	3.2 mi	3 of 5	213	(305) 252-4000
Nspire Healthcare Kendall	Kendall, FL	4.9 mi	5 of 5	120	(305) 385-8290

Straight-line miles from the center of Richmond West. 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 Richmond West

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 25% of the $5,716 monthly median income of Richmond West 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 Richmond West: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Richmond West?

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 25% of the $5,716 monthly median income of Richmond West 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 Richmond West, FL