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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Alta Sierra, CA: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15% in Nevada County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Nevada County)

2,159

residents 65 or older (29% of Alta Sierra)

22

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

326 Alta Sierra residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 15% in Nevada County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 22 home health agencies serving Alta Sierra ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Alta Sierra compared with Nevada County and California

Census figure	Alta Sierra	Nevada County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	15%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	6.7%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	4.6%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	29%	29%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	25%	23%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,800	$70,332	—

Older residents in towns around Alta Sierra

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake of the Pines, CA	6.1 mi	1,582	7.2%
Grass Valley, CA	6.5 mi	4,483	24%
Meadow Vista, CA	8.6 mi	1,163	12%
Nevada City, CA	9.3 mi	1,296	4.6%
Lake Wildwood, CA	11 mi	2,022	15%
North Auburn, CA	14 mi	3,672	20%

Home health agencies serving Alta Sierra

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 742-4800
Compassionate Home Health, Ltd	Roseville, CA	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 677-1711
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	51 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	121 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Advanced Home Health, Inc	Roseville, CA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 978-0744
Better Choice Home Care Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 817-1462

Nursing homes near Alta Sierra

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crystal Ridge Care Center	Grass Valley, CA	7.0 mi	4 of 5	99	(530) 272-2273
Wolf Creek Care Center	Grass Valley, CA	7.1 mi	4 of 5	59	(530) 273-4447
Grass Valley Healthcare Center	Grass Valley, CA	7.2 mi	3 of 5	86	(530) 273-7247

Straight-line miles from the center of Alta Sierra. 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 Alta Sierra

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 19% of the $7,733 monthly median income of Alta Sierra 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 Alta Sierra: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Alta Sierra?

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 19% of the $7,733 monthly median income of Alta Sierra 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 Alta Sierra, CA