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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Alameda, CA: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Alameda County)

7.7%

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

13,824

residents 65 or older (18% of Alameda)

101

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

2,394 Alameda residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 20% in Alameda County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,019 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.7%).

Medicare lists 101 home health agencies serving Alameda ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Alameda compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Alameda	Alameda County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	20%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.7%	8.8%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	8.8%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	10%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,244	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Alameda

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Oakland, CA	2.7 mi	64,520	21%
Piedmont, CA	5.8 mi	2,347	14%
San Leandro, CA	5.9 mi	16,601	22%
Emeryville, CA	7.1 mi	1,440	17%
Brisbane, CA	8.1 mi	798	27%
San Lorenzo, CA	8.2 mi	5,177	25%

Home health agencies serving Alameda

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
A1 Pro Home Health Inc.	San Leandro, CA	5.7 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 738-0888
Care First Home Health, LLC	San Leandro, CA	7.9 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 878-9288
Truemed, Inc	South San Francisco, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 588-8331
American Home Health Care, LLC	Dublin, CA	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 574-0390
Neogen Care	Pleasanton, CA	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 440-1383
National Home Health Services-West, Inc	Fremont, CA	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 812-2955

Nursing homes near Alameda

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center	Alameda, CA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	166	(510) 523-8857
Bay View Rehabilitation Hospital, LLC	Alameda, CA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	180	(510) 521-5600
Alameda Hospital D/P SNF	Alameda, CA	1.6 mi	3 of 5	181	(510) 814-4049

Straight-line miles from the center of Alameda. 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 Alameda

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 21% of the $6,937 monthly median income of Alameda 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 Alameda: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Alameda?

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 21% of the $6,937 monthly median income of Alameda 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 Alameda, CA