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

Local figures

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

23%

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.8% in Orange County)

495

residents 65 or older (18% of Taft)

40

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

114 Taft residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 21% in Orange County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

63 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 40 home health agencies serving Taft ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Taft compared with Orange County and Florida

Census figure	Taft	Orange County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	8.8%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	13%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	5.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,891	$57,429	—

Older residents in towns around Taft

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pine Castle, FL	1.8 mi	1,503	20%
Sky Lake, FL	2.7 mi	1,561	22%
Belle Isle, FL	2.7 mi	1,758	12%
Southchase, FL	3.7 mi	2,635	26%
Edgewood, FL	3.7 mi	427	9.8%
Oak Ridge, FL	4.3 mi	2,783	17%

Home health agencies serving Taft

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	6.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Acute Home Healthcare Inc	Orlando, FL	7.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Orlando, FL	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(407) 894-5703
Southeast Homecare	Orlando, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 382-1240
Advantage Care Solutions Inc	Lake Mary, FL	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(321) 233-3922
Enhabit Home Health	Orlando, FL	2.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 846-2252

Nursing homes near Taft

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rehabilitation Center Of Orlando	Orlando, FL	2.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(407) 858-0455
Hunters Creek Nursing And Rehab Center	Orlando, FL	5.4 mi	4 of 5	116	(407) 541-2600
Orlando Health And Rehabilitation Center	Orlando, FL	6.0 mi	1 of 5	391	(407) 843-3230

Straight-line miles from the center of Taft. 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 Taft

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 38% of the $3,741 monthly median income of Taft 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 Taft: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Taft?

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 38% of the $3,741 monthly median income of Taft 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 Taft, FL