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

Local figures

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Highlands County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.0% in Highlands County)

3,005

residents 65 or older (26% of Sebring)

25

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

671 Sebring residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 22% in Highlands County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

292 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 25 home health agencies serving Sebring ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sebring compared with Highlands County and Florida

Census figure	Sebring	Highlands County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.0%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.2%	6.3%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	26%	36%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	5.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,936	$51,234	—

Older residents in towns around Sebring

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Avon Park, FL	8.9 mi	3,201	33%
Frostproof, FL	20 mi	1,108	22%
Wauchula, FL	23 mi	515	39%
Crooked Lake Park, FL	26 mi	352	21%
Alturas, FL	29 mi	851	21%
Fort Meade, FL	30 mi	1,295	32%

Home health agencies serving Sebring

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Winter Haven, FL	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(963) 401-8592
Aveanna Home Health	Bradenton, FL	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Healthy Services Of Tampa Inc	Tampa, FL	74 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 932-9911
Palms Home Care	Sebring, FL	1.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(863) 385-6353
Amedisys Home Health	Winter Haven, FL	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Preferred Care Home Health Services	Fort Myers, FL	68 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(239) 425-2670

Nursing homes near Sebring

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vivo Healthcare Sebring	Sebring, FL	1.3 mi	3 of 5	104	(863) 382-2153
Palms At Sebring Nursing And Rehabilitation The	Sebring, FL	1.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(863) 385-0161
Oaks At Avon	Avon Park, FL	9.9 mi	4 of 5	104	(863) 453-5200

Straight-line miles from the center of Sebring. 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 Sebring

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 34% of the $4,161 monthly median income of Sebring 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 Sebring: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sebring?

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 34% of the $4,161 monthly median income of Sebring 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 Sebring, FL