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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Watergate, FL: the local picture

33%

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

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Palm Beach County)

485

residents 65 or older (13% of Watergate)

152

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

162 Watergate residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 18% in Palm Beach County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

120 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (25%).

Medicare lists 152 home health agencies serving Watergate ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Watergate compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Watergate	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	25%	6.8%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.5%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	6.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,686	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around Watergate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Parkland, FL	2.8 mi	4,833	15%
Coconut Creek, FL	4.2 mi	11,699	24%
Coral Springs, FL	5.3 mi	17,702	19%
Deerfield Beach, FL	5.7 mi	20,026	19%
Margate, FL	6.1 mi	13,895	27%
Boca Raton, FL	7.2 mi	24,623	13%

Home health agencies serving Watergate

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Allegiance Home Health And Rehab, Inc	Boca Raton, FL	9.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 367-0711
Uci Home Health Services	Delray Beach, FL	9.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 265-5251
Southeast Homecare	Fort Lauderdale, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(954) 615-6200
Centerwell Home Health	Boynton Beach, FL	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-1500
First Choice Home Health Inc	Boynton Beach, FL	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 296-2770
Affinity Home Healthcare LLC	Boynton Beach, FL	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(877) 514-5833

Nursing homes near Watergate

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Menorah House	Boca Raton, FL	1.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(561) 483-0498
Health Center At Sinai Residences	Boca Raton, FL	2.2 mi	5 of 5	60	(561) 609-4100
Boca Circle Rehabilitation Center	Boca Raton, FL	3.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(561) 362-9644

Straight-line miles from the center of Watergate. 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 Watergate

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 26% of the $5,474 monthly median income of Watergate 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 Watergate: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Watergate?

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 26% of the $5,474 monthly median income of Watergate 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 Watergate, FL