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

Local figures

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

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Hillsborough County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.2% in Hillsborough County)

55,192

residents 65 or older (14% of Tampa)

122

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

14,363 Tampa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 23% in Hillsborough County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

5,494 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 122 home health agencies serving Tampa ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Tampa compared with Hillsborough County and Florida

Census figure	Tampa	Hillsborough County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	9.2%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	8.2%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	5.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,508	$55,570	—

Older residents in towns around Tampa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Egypt Lake-Leto, FL	3.6 mi	5,255	34%
Carrollwood, FL	6.5 mi	6,809	16%
Town 'n' Country, FL	6.6 mi	12,382	25%
Palm River-Clair Mel, FL	6.9 mi	3,412	28%
East Lake-Orient Park, FL	7.4 mi	3,193	32%
Lake Magdalene, FL	7.7 mi	6,509	20%

Home health agencies serving Tampa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Tampa, FL	3.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 961-8446
Southeast Homecare	Tampa, FL	6.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 452-6155
Bon Secours Home Care By Compassus	Sun City Center, FL	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 443-5566
Making Memories Home Health Inc	Tampa, FL	3.1 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(813) 931-0015
Healthy Services Of Tampa Inc	Tampa, FL	3.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 932-9911
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Tampa, FL	4.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 963-1200

Nursing homes near Tampa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Of Tampa	Tampa, FL	1.0 mi	1 of 5	174	(813) 872-2771
Aviata At The Bay	Tampa, FL	1.2 mi	1 of 5	150	(813) 876-5141
Ybor City Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Tampa, FL	1.8 mi	3 of 5	80	(813) 223-4623

Straight-line miles from the center of Tampa. 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 Tampa

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 39% of the $3,626 monthly median income of Tampa 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 Tampa: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Tampa?

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 39% of the $3,626 monthly median income of Tampa 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 Tampa, FL