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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Vero Beach, FL: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Indian River County)

6.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.1% in Indian River County)

4,925

residents 65 or older (29% of Vero Beach)

51

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

770 Vero Beach residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 18% in Indian River County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

295 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.1%).

Medicare lists 51 home health agencies serving Vero Beach ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Vero Beach compared with Indian River County and Florida

Census figure	Vero Beach	Indian River County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.1%	6.1%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	5.4%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	29%	35%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	4.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,881	$66,445	—

Older residents in towns around Vero Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gifford, FL	2.8 mi	560	23%
Vero Beach South, FL	2.8 mi	9,166	21%
Indian River Shores, FL	4.4 mi	3,204	19%
Florida Ridge, FL	4.4 mi	5,763	17%
Winter Beach, FL	5.0 mi	1,825	2.8%
West Vero Corridor, FL	5.5 mi	5,836	23%

Home health agencies serving Vero Beach

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Nhc Homecare	Vero Beach, FL	1.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(772) 561-0092
Centerwell Home Health	Port Saint Lucie, FL	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 223-2116
Activa Home Health	Stuart, FL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(772) 249-0606
Aveanna Home Health	Stuart, FL	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Action Home Care	Jupiter, FL	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
True Kare Home Health Inc	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	59 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(561) 900-3726

Nursing homes near Vero Beach

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Garden View Health And Rehabilitation Center	Vero Beach, FL	0.4 mi	1 of 5	72	(772) 567-5166
Hidden Lakes Senior Living Community	Vero Beach, FL	0.4 mi	3 of 5	24	(772) 567-5248
Sea Breeze Rehab And Nursing Center	Vero Beach, FL	1.0 mi	1 of 5	110	(772) 567-2552

Straight-line miles from the center of Vero Beach. 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 Vero Beach

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 24% of the $5,990 monthly median income of Vero Beach 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 Vero Beach: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Vero Beach?

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 24% of the $5,990 monthly median income of Vero Beach 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 Vero Beach, FL