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

Local figures

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

34%

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

6.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.8% in Orange County)

1,421

residents 65 or older (44% of Zellwood)

30

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

479 Zellwood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 21% in Orange County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

86 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.1%).

Medicare lists 30 home health agencies serving Zellwood ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Zellwood compared with Orange County and Florida

Census figure	Zellwood	Orange County	Florida
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.1%	8.8%	7.6%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	7.0%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	44%	13%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	5.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,366	$57,429	—

Older residents in towns around Zellwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Apopka, FL	2.9 mi	8,132	19%
Tangerine, FL	4.7 mi	904	12%
South Apopka, FL	6.1 mi	1,250	31%
Mount Plymouth, FL	6.1 mi	726	34%
Mount Dora, FL	7.3 mi	5,793	19%
Clarcona, FL	7.6 mi	901	27%

Home health agencies serving Zellwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kindred At Home	Lake Mary, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(407) 644-3532
Advantage Care Solutions Inc	Lake Mary, FL	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(321) 233-3922
Acute Home Healthcare Inc	Orlando, FL	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Centerwell Home Health	Orlando, FL	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(407) 894-5703
Trilogy Home Healthcare	Orlando, FL	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(407) 259-2272
Amedisys Home Health	Altamonte Springs, FL	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Nursing homes near Zellwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Solaris Healthcare Apopka	Apopka, FL	4.9 mi	5 of 5	120	(407) 880-2266
Apopka Health And Rehabilitation Center	Apopka, FL	5.7 mi	3 of 5	180	(407) 565-5990
Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake	Apopka, FL	7.8 mi	4 of 5	222	(407) 862-6263

Straight-line miles from the center of Zellwood. 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 Zellwood

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 36% of the $3,947 monthly median income of Zellwood 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 Zellwood: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Zellwood?

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 36% of the $3,947 monthly median income of Zellwood 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 Zellwood, FL