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

Local figures

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

19%

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

8.5%

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

9,186

residents 65 or older (22% of Altadena)

254

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

1,743 Altadena residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 23% in Los Angeles County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

777 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.5%).

Medicare lists 254 home health agencies serving Altadena ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Altadena compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Altadena	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.5%	10.0%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	22%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,861	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Altadena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pasadena, CA	2.2 mi	23,798	21%
La Cañada Flintridge, CA	3.9 mi	4,029	5.8%
San Marino, CA	5.0 mi	2,724	15%
East Pasadena, CA	5.1 mi	1,257	30%
Sierra Madre, CA	5.1 mi	2,281	15%
South Pasadena, CA	5.9 mi	3,467	13%

Home health agencies serving Altadena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Executive Home Health, Inc	Pasadena, CA	4.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 227-6218
Dell Home Health Care, Inc	La Crescenta, CA	6.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 621-8379
Practicare Home Health Agency	Arcadia, CA	7.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 821-4880
V & V Home Health Inc	Glendale, CA	8.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 918-1592
Life Of Hope Home Health	Glendale, CA	8.0 mi	5 of 5	—	—
Universal Care Group, Inc	Glendale, CA	8.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 937-9420

Nursing homes near Altadena

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Camellia Gardens Care Center	Pasadena, CA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	80	(626) 798-6777
Golden Rose Care Center	Pasadena, CA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	99	(626) 797-2120
Saint Vincent Healthcare	Pasadena, CA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	78	(626) 398-8182

Straight-line miles from the center of Altadena. 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 Altadena

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 $6,988 monthly median income of Altadena 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 Altadena: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Altadena?

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 $6,988 monthly median income of Altadena 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 Altadena, CA