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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Stock Island, FL: the local picture

31%

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

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.5% in Monroe County)

408

residents 65 or older (9.8% of Stock Island)

11

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

128 Stock Island residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 15% in Monroe County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Stock Island ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Stock Island compared with Monroe County and Florida

Census figure	Stock Island	Monroe County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	15%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	4.5%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	3.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	9.8%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,226	$71,243	—

Older residents in towns around Stock Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Key West, FL	2.2 mi	5,568	18%
Big Coppitt Key, FL	5.6 mi	503	6.6%
Big Pine Key, FL	25 mi	1,069	16%
Marathon, FL	46 mi	2,059	20%

Home health agencies serving Stock Island

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All Services Home Health Agency Inc	Miami, FL	126 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	—
Island Home Care	Key West, FL	2.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 735-4460
Baycare Home Care Inc	Lakeland, FL	241 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Axis Health Systems LLC	Hialeah, FL	127 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Baycare Home Care Inc	Tampa, FL	243 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 806-0700
Goldencare Home Health Agency Inc	Miami, FL	123 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 553-2553

Nursing homes near Stock Island

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oasis At The Conch Republic Nursing And Rehab	Key West, FL	1.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(305) 296-4888

Straight-line miles from the center of Stock Island. 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 Stock Island

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 $4,936 monthly median income of Stock Island 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 Stock Island: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Stock Island?

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 $4,936 monthly median income of Stock Island 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 Stock Island, FL