In-Home Parkinson’s Care in The Hammocks, 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 Hammocks for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Parkinson’s Care in The Hammocks, FL: the local picture
1,483 The Hammocks residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 21% in Miami-Dade County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
773 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.7%).
Medicare lists 164 home health agencies serving The Hammocks ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
The Hammocks compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida
| Census figure | The Hammocks | Miami-Dade County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 15% | 21% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 7.7% | 11% | 7.6% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.5% | 9.7% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 17% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 11% | 22% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $49,148 | $41,151 | — |
Older residents in towns around The Hammocks
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall West, FL | 2.6 mi | 7,524 | 19% |
| Country Walk, FL | 2.8 mi | 2,201 | 18% |
| The Crossings, FL | 3.0 mi | 4,643 | 17% |
| Kendale Lakes, FL | 3.4 mi | 12,623 | 17% |
| Three Lakes, FL | 3.6 mi | 1,818 | 12% |
| Richmond West, FL | 4.4 mi | 6,714 | 21% |
Home health agencies serving The Hammocks
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetime Home Health Care Corp | Miami, FL | 2.5 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (786) 831-1348 |
| Professional Plus Home Health Inc | Miami, FL | 2.5 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (305) 969-5741 |
| Alpha Home Health Agency Corp | Miami, FL | 5.1 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | — |
| High Standard Health Services Inc | Miami, FL | 5.4 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (305) 271-6770 |
| Better Services Home Health Corp | Miami, FL | 5.4 mi | 5 of 5 | — | — |
| Asa Home Care Inc | Miami, FL | 8.4 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Nursing homes near The Hammocks
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nspire Healthcare Kendall | Kendall, FL | 2.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (305) 385-8290 |
| Palace At Kendall Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente | Miami, FL | 4.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 180 | (305) 271-2225 |
| Harmony Health Center | Miami, FL | 6.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 203 | (305) 271-6311 |
Straight-line miles from the center of The Hammocks. 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 Hammocks
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 34% of the $4,096 monthly median income of The Hammocks 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 Hammocks: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in The Hammocks?
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 34% of the $4,096 monthly median income of The Hammocks 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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