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

Local figures

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

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Levy County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.8% in Levy County)

658

residents 65 or older (21% of Williston)

23

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

149 Williston residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 25% in Levy County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

54 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 23 home health agencies serving Williston ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Williston compared with Levy County and Florida

Census figure	Williston	Levy County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	25%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	9.8%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.3%	5.6%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	5.2%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,612	$47,356	—

Older residents in towns around Williston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Williston Highlands, FL	7.0 mi	527	22%
East Bronson, FL	10 mi	339	19%
Rainbow Lakes Estates, FL	17 mi	1,203	33%
Newberry, FL	20 mi	1,005	9.6%
Rainbow Springs, FL	21 mi	3,092	17%
Gainesville, FL	21 mi	17,357	24%

Home health agencies serving Williston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Gainesville, FL	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(352) 376-3221
Aveanna Home Health	Gainesville, FL	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 331-3280
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Ocala, FL	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 236-6095
Centerwell Home Health	Ocala, FL	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 402-0660
Florida Homecare Specialists Inc	Lady Lake, FL	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 753-2206
HCA Florida Healthcare At Home	Gainesville, FL	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(352) 395-6424

Nursing homes near Williston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Williston Care Center And Rehab	Williston, FL	0.7 mi	2 of 5	120	(352) 528-3561
Plaza Health And Rehab	Gainesville, FL	15 mi	5 of 5	180	(352) 376-8821
Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida Inc	Gainesville, FL	15 mi	5 of 5	73	(352) 548-1142

Straight-line miles from the center of Williston. 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 Williston

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 28% of the $4,968 monthly median income of Williston 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 Williston: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Williston?

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 28% of the $4,968 monthly median income of Williston 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 Williston, FL