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

Local figures

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

30%

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

37%

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

781

residents 65 or older (9.6% of Westgate)

99

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

232 Westgate residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 18% in Palm Beach County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

287 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (37%).

Medicare lists 99 home health agencies serving Westgate ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Westgate compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	Westgate	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	37%	6.8%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	6.4%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	9.6%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.0%	6.0%

Older residents in towns around Westgate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Haverhill, FL	1.5 mi	337	27%
Lake Belvedere Estates, FL	2.3 mi	379	20%
Palm Beach, FL	3.5 mi	5,934	9.5%
West Palm Beach, FL	3.6 mi	26,251	16%
Lake Clarke Shores, FL	4.0 mi	746	10%
Palm Springs, FL	4.4 mi	3,447	24%

Home health agencies serving Westgate

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Confident Care Of Florida Corp	West Palm Beach, FL	2.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-6533
Elder's Choice, Inc.	West Palm Beach, FL	4.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 439-2877
Mega Senior Services Inc	West Palm Beach, FL	4.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 855-8836
Priority Senior Care, Inc.	West Palm Beach, FL	5.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 228-6164
Vertus Healthcare LLC	Boynton Beach, FL	12 mi	5 of 5	—	(561) 704-3184
Centerwell Home Health	Boynton Beach, FL	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(561) 886-1500

Nursing homes near Westgate

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Darcy Hall Of Life Care	West Palm Beach, FL	0.9 mi	2 of 5	220	(561) 683-3333
Palm Garden Of West Palm Beach	West Palm Beach, FL	1.5 mi	2 of 5	176	(561) 471-5566
Aviata At West Palm Beach	West Palm Beach, FL	1.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(561) 689-1799

Straight-line miles from the center of Westgate. 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 Westgate

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. 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 Westgate: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Westgate?

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. 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.

More near Westgate

More senior care near Westgate

Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities

Other care in Westgate

More for Westgate families

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 Westgate, FL