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

Local figures

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

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Sarasota County)

5.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.4% in Sarasota County)

16,610

residents 65 or older (29% of Sarasota)

72

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

2,292 Sarasota residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 15% in Sarasota County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

887 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.7%).

Medicare lists 72 home health agencies serving Sarasota ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sarasota compared with Sarasota County and Florida

Census figure	Sarasota	Sarasota County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	15%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.7%	5.4%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	4.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	29%	38%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	4.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,730	$71,458	—

Older residents in towns around Sarasota

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Sarasota, FL	1.8 mi	323	15%
Southgate, FL	3.0 mi	1,616	17%
Kensington Park, FL	3.2 mi	650	14%
South Sarasota, FL	3.6 mi	1,803	15%
Ridge Wood Heights, FL	4.1 mi	1,087	22%
Siesta Key, FL	4.4 mi	2,959	11%

Home health agencies serving Sarasota

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Sarasota, FL	4.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 286-1844
Sarasota Home Health Care Agency LLC	Sarasota, FL	4.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(941) 306-4347
Centerwell Home Health	Bradenton, FL	8.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(941) 749-2990
Coastal Breeze Home Health LLC	Sarasota, FL	12 mi	5 of 5	—	(941) 208-4463
Enhabit Home Health	Sarasota, FL	4.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(941) 955-4600
Centerwell Home Health	Sarasota, FL	4.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	—

Nursing homes near Sarasota

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Inn At Sarasota Bay Club	Sarasota, FL	0.8 mi	4 of 5	44	(941) 953-6949
Pines Of Sarasota	Sarasota, FL	0.9 mi	5 of 5	171	(941) 365-0250
Indian Beach Nursing And Rehab Center	Sarasota, FL	1.2 mi	1 of 5	101	(941) 955-4915

Straight-line miles from the center of Sarasota. 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 Sarasota

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 24% of the $5,978 monthly median income of Sarasota 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 Sarasota: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sarasota?

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 24% of the $5,978 monthly median income of Sarasota 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 Sarasota, FL