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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in West Perrine, FL: the local picture

29%

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

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Miami-Dade County)

1,434

residents 65 or older (13% of West Perrine)

194

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

413 West Perrine residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 21% in Miami-Dade County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

315 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (22%).

Medicare lists 194 home health agencies serving West Perrine ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

West Perrine compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	West Perrine	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	22%	11%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	9.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,273	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around West Perrine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Palmetto Estates, FL	1.2 mi	2,794	22%
South Miami Heights, FL	1.8 mi	6,835	24%
Richmond Heights, FL	1.9 mi	1,834	32%
Cutler Bay, FL	2.8 mi	7,611	24%
Palmetto Bay, FL	3.0 mi	3,808	23%
Three Lakes, FL	3.4 mi	1,818	12%

Home health agencies serving West Perrine

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
High Standard Health Services Inc	Miami, FL	3.5 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	3.5 mi	5 of 5	—	—
Lifetime Home Health Care Corp	Miami, FL	5.2 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	5.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(305) 969-5741
Alpha Home Health Agency Corp	Miami, FL	9.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	—
Asa Home Care Inc	Miami, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Nursing homes near West Perrine

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
South Dade Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Miami, FL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	180	(305) 255-1045
St Annes Nursing Center, St Annes Residence Inc	Miami, FL	1.7 mi	3 of 5	213	(305) 252-4000
Coral Reef Subacute Care Center LLC	Miami, FL	1.7 mi	3 of 5	180	(305) 255-3220

Straight-line miles from the center of West Perrine. 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 West Perrine

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 45% of the $3,106 monthly median income of West Perrine 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 West Perrine: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in West Perrine?

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 45% of the $3,106 monthly median income of West Perrine 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 West Perrine, FL