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

Local figures

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

19%

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

5.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.2% in Martin County)

5,381

residents 65 or older (29% of Stuart)

61

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

948 Stuart residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 15% in Martin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

293 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.9%).

Medicare lists 61 home health agencies serving Stuart ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Stuart compared with Martin County and Florida

Census figure	Stuart	Martin County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	15%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.9%	5.2%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.4%	4.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	29%	32%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	9.6%	4.3%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,004	$69,533	—

Older residents in towns around Stuart

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North River Shores, FL	2.7 mi	1,374	24%
Palm City, FL	2.8 mi	7,621	15%
Jensen Beach, FL	3.4 mi	4,143	17%
Port Salerno, FL	4.9 mi	3,264	13%
Hutchinson Island South, FL	7.7 mi	2,786	13%
River Park, FL	10 mi	1,494	24%

Home health agencies serving Stuart

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hospital Without Walls Of Port St Lucie, Inc.	Port Saint Lucie, FL	7.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 879-9700
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	West Palm Beach, FL	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-6533
Allegiance Home Health And Rehab, Inc	Boca Raton, FL	55 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 367-0711
Activa Home Health	Stuart, FL	0.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 249-0606
Aveanna Home Health	Stuart, FL	0.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Port Saint Lucie, FL	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 223-2116

Nursing homes near Stuart

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Stuart Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Stuart, FL	0.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(772) 283-5887
Solaris Healthcare Parkway	Stuart, FL	1.1 mi	4 of 5	177	(772) 287-9912
Waters Edge Health And Rehabilitation	Palm City, FL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	36	(772) 223-5863

Straight-line miles from the center of Stuart. 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 Stuart

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 $4,084 monthly median income of Stuart 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 Stuart: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Stuart?

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 $4,084 monthly median income of Stuart 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 Stuart, FL