In-Home Parkinson's Care in South Patrick Shores, FL

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in South Patrick Shores, FL: the local picture

10%

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

11%

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

1,734

residents 65 or older (25% of South Patrick Shores)

31

Medicare-certified home health agencies list South Patrick Shores ZIP codes in their service area

176 South Patrick Shores residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 21% in Brevard County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 31 home health agencies serving South Patrick Shores ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

South Patrick Shores compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	South Patrick Shores	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	7.7%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	6.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	25%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	4.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,370	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around South Patrick Shores

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Satellite Beach, FL	1.9 mi	2,068	10%
Indian Harbour Beach, FL	3.3 mi	2,644	18%
Melbourne, FL	7.2 mi	19,487	27%
Viera East, FL	7.5 mi	3,985	15%
Merritt Island, FL	8.2 mi	9,659	24%
Viera West, FL	8.3 mi	4,051	14%

Home health agencies serving South Patrick Shores

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, FL	4.5 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	4.5 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	4.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 253-2200
Tehc LLC	Rockledge, FL	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(321) 453-5535
Centerwell Home Health	Palm Bay, FL	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Nursing homes near South Patrick Shores

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Viera Del Mar Health And Rehabilitation Center	Viera, FL	4.9 mi	2 of 5	131	(321) 775-6800
Viera Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Viera, FL	6.3 mi	3 of 5	114	(321) 752-1000
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of Melbourne	Melbourne, FL	7.1 mi	2 of 5	167	(321) 255-9200

Straight-line miles from the center of South Patrick Shores. 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 South Patrick Shores

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 23% of the $6,114 monthly median income of South Patrick Shores 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 South Patrick Shores: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in South Patrick Shores?

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 23% of the $6,114 monthly median income of South Patrick Shores 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 South Patrick Shores, FL