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

Local figures

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

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Indian River County)

6.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.1% in Indian River County)

9,665

residents 65 or older (37% of Sebastian)

62

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

2,010 Sebastian residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 18% in Indian River County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

591 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.1%).

Medicare lists 62 home health agencies serving Sebastian ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sebastian compared with Indian River County and Florida

Census figure	Sebastian	Indian River County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.1%	6.1%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	5.4%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	37%	35%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	4.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,241	$66,445	—

Older residents in towns around Sebastian

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Vero Lake Estates, FL	3.6 mi	1,108	39%
Micco, FL	5.6 mi	5,460	22%
Winter Beach, FL	5.7 mi	1,825	2.8%
Indian River Shores, FL	7.8 mi	3,204	19%
Gifford, FL	8.0 mi	560	23%
Fellsmere, FL	8.8 mi	438	33%

Home health agencies serving Sebastian

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare	Vero Beach, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(772) 561-0092
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	70 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Centerwell Home Health	Palm Bay, FL	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
HCA Florida Healthcare At Home	Melbourne, FL	32 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	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 253-2200
Centerwell Home Health	Port Saint Lucie, FL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 223-2116

Nursing homes near Sebastian

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willowbrooke Court At Indian River Estates	Vero Beach, FL	9.2 mi	5 of 5	40	(772) 562-8700
Vero Beach Care Center	Vero Beach, FL	9.6 mi	2 of 5	159	(772) 569-5107
Palm Garden Of Vero Beach	Vero Beach, FL	9.6 mi	3 of 5	189	(772) 567-2443

Straight-line miles from the center of Sebastian. 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 Sebastian

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 29% of the $4,853 monthly median income of Sebastian 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 Sebastian: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sebastian?

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 29% of the $4,853 monthly median income of Sebastian 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 Sebastian, FL