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

Local figures

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

6.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Pinellas County)

1.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.2% in Pinellas County)

579

residents 65 or older (16% of Ridgecrest)

51

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

38 Ridgecrest residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (6.6%; 19% in Pinellas County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

8 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (1.4%).

Medicare lists 51 home health agencies serving Ridgecrest ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ridgecrest compared with Pinellas County and Florida

Census figure	Ridgecrest	Pinellas County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	6.6%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.4%	7.2%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	6.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	26%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.3%	32%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	6.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,500	$54,353	—

Older residents in towns around Ridgecrest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Harbor Bluffs, FL	1.8 mi	724	15%
Largo, FL	2.4 mi	23,099	21%
Indian Rocks Beach, FL	2.5 mi	1,358	13%
Belleair, FL	3.2 mi	1,770	13%
Seminole, FL	3.5 mi	6,497	18%
Bardmoor, FL	4.0 mi	2,275	20%

Home health agencies serving Ridgecrest

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Clearwater, FL	8.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(727) 531-0300
Southeast Homecare	Saint Petersburg, FL	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 546-8900
Bon Secours Home Care By Compassus	Saint Petersburg, FL	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 577-7990
Classic Home Health Services	Clearwater, FL	4.0 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(727) 339-5214
Concierge Home Care	Clearwater, FL	5.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Primecare Home Health	Saint Petersburg, FL	8.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(727) 345-3600

Nursing homes near Ridgecrest

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wrights Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Seminole, FL	1.3 mi	4 of 5	60	(727) 391-9986
Oak Manor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Largo, FL	1.5 mi	4 of 5	180	(727) 581-9427
Palm Garden Of Pinellas	Largo, FL	1.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(727) 585-9377

Straight-line miles from the center of Ridgecrest. 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 Ridgecrest

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 50% of the $2,792 monthly median income of Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ridgecrest?

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 50% of the $2,792 monthly median income of Ridgecrest 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.

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