Parkinson's Care in Agua Dulce, CA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Agua Dulce, CA: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Los Angeles County)

2.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10.0% in Los Angeles County)

703

residents 65 or older (25% of Agua Dulce)

0

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

90 Agua Dulce residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 23% in Los Angeles County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

17 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.4%).

Agua Dulce compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Agua Dulce	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.4%	10.0%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.4%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	25%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,969	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Agua Dulce

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Acton, CA	7.8 mi	1,799	16%
Desert View Highlands, CA	11 mi	462	2.8%
Santa Clarita, CA	12 mi	31,074	20%
Quartz Hill, CA	12 mi	1,802	19%
Palmdale, CA	14 mi	18,344	24%
Lancaster, CA	16 mi	20,413	22%

Nursing homes near Agua Dulce

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mountain View Conv Hosp	Sylmar, CA	14 mi	2 of 5	114	(818) 367-1033
Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center	Newhall, CA	15 mi	1 of 5	99	(661) 259-3660
Astoria Healthcare Center	Sylmar, CA	15 mi	1 of 5	218	(818) 367-5881

Straight-line miles from the center of Agua Dulce. 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 Agua Dulce

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,164 monthly median income of Agua Dulce households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

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 Agua Dulce: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Agua Dulce?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,164 monthly median income of Agua Dulce households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Agua Dulce, CA