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

Local figures

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

18%

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

7.4%

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

7,233

residents 65 or older (25% of Rockledge)

37

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

1,262 Rockledge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 21% in Brevard County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

515 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.4%).

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

Rockledge compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	Rockledge	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.4%	7.7%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	6.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	25%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	4.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,122	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around Rockledge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cocoa West, FL	3.3 mi	859	24%
Merritt Island, FL	3.9 mi	9,659	24%
Cocoa, FL	4.1 mi	4,259	21%
Viera East, FL	4.3 mi	3,985	15%
Viera West, FL	5.3 mi	4,051	14%
Cocoa Beach, FL	6.7 mi	4,128	13%

Home health agencies serving Rockledge

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	36 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Tehc LLC	Rockledge, FL	0.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(321) 453-5535
Nhc Homecare	Merritt Island, FL	4.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(321) 459-9111
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, FL	8.6 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	8.6 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	8.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 253-2200

Nursing homes near Rockledge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sunrise Point Health And Rehabilitation Center	Rockledge, FL	0.4 mi	1 of 5	100	(321) 632-7341
Rockledge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Rockledge, FL	0.7 mi	2 of 5	107	(321) 632-6300
The Terrace At Courtenay Springs	Merritt Island, FL	3.1 mi	3 of 5	80	(321) 452-1233

Straight-line miles from the center of Rockledge. 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 Rockledge

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 30% of the $4,760 monthly median income of Rockledge 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 Rockledge: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Rockledge?

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 30% of the $4,760 monthly median income of Rockledge 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 Rockledge, FL