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

Local figures

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

19%

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

13%

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

11,971

residents 65 or older (23% of Westchester)

196

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

2,296 Westchester residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 21% in Miami-Dade County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,504 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 196 home health agencies serving Westchester ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Westchester compared with Miami-Dade County and Florida

Census figure	Westchester	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	11%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	9.7%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	9.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,548	$41,151	—

Older residents in towns around Westchester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Olympia Heights, FL	1.5 mi	2,501	22%
Westwood Lakes, FL	1.7 mi	2,322	19%
Fountainebleau, FL	1.9 mi	10,339	18%
Sunset, FL	2.7 mi	2,929	19%
Coral Terrace, FL	3.0 mi	5,519	24%
Tamiami, FL	3.1 mi	11,934	17%

Home health agencies serving Westchester

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Asa Home Care Inc	Miami, FL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Vennus Home Health Inc	Miami, FL	1.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 227-8970
Loyalty Health Services Inc	Miami, FL	2.0 mi	5 of 5	—	(786) 344-9271
Ace Home Health Services Corp	Sweetwater, FL	2.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(305) 485-0933
Alpha Home Health Agency Corp	Miami, FL	3.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	—
Yfs Home Health Care Inc	Miami, FL	4.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(305) 718-2997

Nursing homes near Westchester

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
West Gables Health Care Center	Miami, FL	2.3 mi	5 of 5	120	(305) 265-9391
Palmetto Subacute Care Center	Miami, FL	2.5 mi	5 of 5	95	(305) 261-2525
Coral Gables Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Miami, FL	3.0 mi	5 of 5	87	(305) 261-1363

Straight-line miles from the center of Westchester. 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 Westchester

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 37% of the $3,796 monthly median income of Westchester 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 Westchester: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Westchester?

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 37% of the $3,796 monthly median income of Westchester 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 Westchester, FL