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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Winter Haven, FL: the local picture

22%

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

8.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.9% in Polk County)

10,681

residents 65 or older (19% of Winter Haven)

55

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

2,251 Winter Haven residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 21% in Polk County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

893 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.9%).

Medicare lists 55 home health agencies serving Winter Haven ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Winter Haven compared with Polk County and Florida

Census figure	Winter Haven	Polk County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.9%	6.9%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	6.5%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	5.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,809	$50,939	—

Older residents in towns around Winter Haven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Inwood, FL	2.2 mi	1,129	19%
Cypress Gardens, FL	3.9 mi	1,846	21%
Jan Phyl Village, FL	4.2 mi	833	28%
Eagle Lake, FL	5.1 mi	217	13%
Auburndale, FL	5.9 mi	3,161	19%
Wahneta, FL	6.0 mi	384	15%

Home health agencies serving Winter Haven

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Winter Haven, FL	4.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(963) 401-8592
Centerwell Home Health	Lakeland, FL	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(863) 648-9118
Southeast Homecare	Tampa, FL	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 452-6155
Medical Services Of America Home Health	Tampa, FL	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 626-9888
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Tampa, FL	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(813) 963-1200
Origin Home Health Care	Apollo Beach, FL	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(813) 641-0500

Nursing homes near Winter Haven

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven	Winter Haven, FL	0.4 mi	1 of 5	120	(863) 298-5000
Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center	Winter Haven, FL	0.6 mi	5 of 5	132	(863) 294-3055
Oak Haven Rehab And Nursing Center	Auburndale, FL	2.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(863) 967-4125

Straight-line miles from the center of Winter Haven. 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 Winter Haven

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 38% of the $3,734 monthly median income of Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Winter Haven?

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 38% of the $3,734 monthly median income of Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven, FL