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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Viera East, FL: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Brevard County)

9.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Brevard County)

3,985

residents 65 or older (32% of Viera East)

0

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

576 Viera East residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 21% in Brevard County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

359 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.2%).

Viera East compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	Viera East	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.2%	7.7%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	6.8%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	32%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.4%	4.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,047	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around Viera East

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Viera West, FL	2.0 mi	4,051	14%
Merritt Island, FL	4.0 mi	9,659	24%
Rockledge, FL	4.3 mi	7,233	18%
Cocoa Beach, FL	7.0 mi	4,128	13%
South Patrick Shores, FL	7.5 mi	1,734	10%
Cocoa West, FL	7.5 mi	859	24%

Nursing homes near Viera East

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Viera Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Viera, FL	1.7 mi	3 of 5	114	(321) 752-1000
Viera Del Mar Health And Rehabilitation Center	Viera, FL	3.0 mi	2 of 5	131	(321) 775-6800
Sunrise Point Health And Rehabilitation Center	Rockledge, FL	4.6 mi	1 of 5	100	(321) 632-7341

Straight-line miles from the center of Viera East. 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 Viera East

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 22% of the $6,421 monthly median income of Viera East 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 Viera East: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Viera East?

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 22% of the $6,421 monthly median income of Viera East 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 Viera East, FL