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

Local figures

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

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Leon County)

7.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.4% in Leon County)

23,684

residents 65 or older (12% of Tallahassee)

15

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

4,838 Tallahassee residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 20% in Leon County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,735 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.6%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Tallahassee ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Tallahassee compared with Leon County and Florida

Census figure	Tallahassee	Leon County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.6%	7.4%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	5.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	7.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,665	$70,878	—

Older residents in towns around Tallahassee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bradfordville, FL	8.6 mi	3,494	11%
Woodville, FL	9.6 mi	748	40%
Crawfordville, FL	19 mi	740	21%
Quincy, FL	21 mi	1,187	28%
Monticello, FL	23 mi	725	25%
Cairo, GA	30 mi	1,522	40%

Home health agencies serving Tallahassee

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Tallahassee, FL	2.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Nhc Homecare	Crawfordville, FL	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 926-7044
Nhc Homecare	Chipley, FL	79 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 638-8118
Concierge Home Care	Jacksonville, FL	162 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Suncrest Omni	Tallahassee, FL	2.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(850) 222-5522
Amedisys Home Health	Tallahassee, FL	2.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(850) 553-9201

Nursing homes near Tallahassee

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Extended Care	Tallahassee, FL	0.6 mi	5 of 5	113	(850) 431-5440
Aviata At The Gardens - Tallahassee	Tallahassee, FL	0.8 mi	2 of 5	109	(850) 942-9868
Centre Pointe Health And Rehab Center	Tallahassee, FL	1.7 mi	4 of 5	140	(850) 386-4054

Straight-line miles from the center of Tallahassee. 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 Tallahassee

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 27% of the $5,222 monthly median income of Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Tallahassee?

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 27% of the $5,222 monthly median income of Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee, FL