In-Home Parkinson’s Care in The Acreage, FL
Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need in The Acreage for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Parkinson’s Care in The Acreage, FL: the local picture
905 The Acreage residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 18% in Palm Beach County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
572 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.3%).
Medicare lists 90 home health agencies serving The Acreage ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
The Acreage compared with Palm Beach County and Florida
| Census figure | The Acreage | Palm Beach County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 15% | 18% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 9.3% | 6.8% | 7.6% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6% | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 25% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 15% | 28% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $78,996 | $65,565 | — |
Older residents in towns around The Acreage
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake, FL | 2.0 mi | 348 | 15% |
| Loxahatchee Groves, FL | 3.7 mi | 807 | 19% |
| Royal Palm Beach, FL | 6.0 mi | 7,629 | 17% |
| Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 8.5 mi | 19,836 | 16% |
| Wellington, FL | 8.7 mi | 10,963 | 18% |
| West Palm Beach, FL | 9.5 mi | 26,251 | 16% |
Home health agencies serving The Acreage
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority Senior Care, Inc. | West Palm Beach, FL | 9.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 228-6164 |
| Confident Care Of Florida Corp | West Palm Beach, FL | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 886-6533 |
| Elder's Choice, Inc. | West Palm Beach, FL | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 439-2877 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Boynton Beach, FL | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 886-1500 |
| Allegiance Home Health And Rehab, Inc | Boca Raton, FL | 28 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (561) 367-0711 |
| Florida Nurses Home Health Agency Inc | North Miami, FL | 58 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (786) 254-7200 |
Nursing homes near The Acreage
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Palm Beach Health And Rehabilitation Center | Royal Palm Beach, FL | 6.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 120 | (561) 798-3700 |
| Chatsworth At Pga National | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 9.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 62 | (561) 227-3200 |
| Joseph L Morse Health Center Inc The | West Palm Beach, FL | 10 mi | 5 of 5 | 230 | (561) 471-5111 |
Straight-line miles from the center of The Acreage. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in The Acreage
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 21% of the $6,583 monthly median income of The Acreage 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in The Acreage: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in The Acreage?
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 21% of the $6,583 monthly median income of The Acreage 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.
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