In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Tierra Verde, FL
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Parkinson’s Care in Tierra Verde, FL: the local picture
123 Tierra Verde residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.4%; 19% in Pinellas County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
52 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.0%).
Medicare lists 38 home health agencies serving Tierra Verde ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Tierra Verde compared with Pinellas County and Florida
| Census figure | Tierra Verde | Pinellas County | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 9.4% | 19% | 20% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 4.0% | 7.2% | 7.6% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8% | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| Residents 65 or older | 32% | 26% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 16% | 32% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.5% | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $123,000 | $54,353 | — |
Older residents in towns around Tierra Verde
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pete Beach, FL | 3.9 mi | 3,948 | 16% |
| Gulfport, FL | 5.9 mi | 4,423 | 14% |
| South Pasadena, FL | 6.3 mi | 3,517 | 24% |
| Treasure Island, FL | 7.6 mi | 2,844 | 9.1% |
| St. Petersburg, FL | 8.5 mi | 55,401 | 19% |
| Madeira Beach, FL | 10 mi | 1,143 | 9.8% |
Home health agencies serving Tierra Verde
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Homecare | Saint Petersburg, FL | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (727) 546-8900 |
| Bon Secours Home Care By Compassus | Saint Petersburg, FL | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (727) 577-7990 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Clearwater, FL | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (727) 531-0300 |
| Gulf Breeze Home Health Inc | Saint Petersburg, FL | 9.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (727) 623-0394 |
| Prohealth Home Health Services Inc | Saint Petersburg, FL | 9.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (727) 202-6820 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Clearwater, FL | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (727) 532-9900 |
Nursing homes near Tierra Verde
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Place At College Harbor | Saint Petersburg, FL | 4.4 mi | 5 of 5 | 52 | (727) 866-3124 |
| Pinellas Point Nursing And Rehab Center | Saint Petersburg, FL | 4.9 mi | 2 of 5 | 60 | (727) 867-6955 |
| Bay Pointe Nursing Pavilion | Saint Petersburg, FL | 5.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 120 | (727) 867-1104 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Tierra Verde. 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 Tierra Verde
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 14% of the $10,250 monthly median income of Tierra Verde 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Parkinson’s Care in Tierra Verde: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Tierra Verde?
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 14% of the $10,250 monthly median income of Tierra Verde 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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