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

Local figures

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

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Putnam County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Putnam County)

3,374

residents 65 or older (17% of Sweetwater)

88

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

590 Sweetwater residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 25% in Putnam County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 88 home health agencies serving Sweetwater ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sweetwater compared with Putnam County and Florida

Census figure	Sweetwater	Putnam County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	25%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	12%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	9.4%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	6.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,750	$44,837	—

Older residents in towns around Sweetwater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tamiami, FL	2.2 mi	11,934	17%
Fountainebleau, FL	2.7 mi	10,339	18%
Doral, FL	2.8 mi	7,068	18%
Westchester, FL	3.4 mi	11,971	19%
Westwood Lakes, FL	4.3 mi	2,322	19%
Olympia Heights, FL	4.9 mi	2,501	22%

Home health agencies serving Sweetwater

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ace Home Health Services Corp	Sweetwater, FL	2.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(305) 485-0933
Asa Home Care Inc	Miami, FL	2.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Vennus Home Health Inc	Miami, FL	2.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 227-8970
Yfs Home Health Care Inc	Miami, FL	5.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 718-2997
Home Care Plus Inc	Doral, FL	5.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 266-7142
Hcbc Of Miami Inc	Doral, FL	5.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(786) 360-4907

Nursing homes near Sweetwater

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Palmetto Subacute Care Center	Miami, FL	4.6 mi	5 of 5	95	(305) 261-2525
Coral Gables Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Miami, FL	5.1 mi	5 of 5	87	(305) 261-1363
West Gables Health Care Center	Miami, FL	5.1 mi	5 of 5	120	(305) 265-9391

Straight-line miles from the center of Sweetwater. 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 Sweetwater

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 50% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sweetwater?

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 50% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater, FL