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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Avocado Heights, CA: the local picture

19%

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

10%

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

1,958

residents 65 or older (16% of Avocado Heights)

362

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

364 Avocado Heights 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.

205 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 362 home health agencies serving Avocado Heights ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Avocado Heights compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Avocado Heights	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	10.0%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.3%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,111	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Avocado Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Puente Valley, CA	2.0 mi	3,970	29%
La Puente, CA	2.6 mi	5,198	24%
South El Monte, CA	3.0 mi	2,986	24%
El Monte, CA	3.0 mi	16,295	24%
Hacienda Heights, CA	3.3 mi	11,571	15%
Baldwin Park, CA	3.4 mi	10,498	28%

Home health agencies serving Avocado Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Dignity Home Health Care Services, Inc	Arcadia, CA	6.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 461-5450
Practicare Home Health Agency	Arcadia, CA	6.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 821-4880
S N E Home Health Care Services	Whittier, CA	7.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 325-5335
Executive Home Health, Inc	Pasadena, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 227-6218
Excell Home Care Inc	Paramount, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 988-3370
Life Of Hope Home Health	Glendale, CA	17 mi	5 of 5	—	—

Nursing homes near Avocado Heights

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eastland Subacute And Rehabilitation Center	El Monte, CA	2.3 mi	2 of 5	139	(626) 444-2535
Beacon Healthcare Center	West Covina, CA	2.4 mi	5 of 5	54	(626) 962-4489
El Encanto Healthcare Center	City Of Industry, CA	2.5 mi	4 of 5	185	(626) 336-1274

Straight-line miles from the center of Avocado Heights. 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 Avocado Heights

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 25% of the $5,926 monthly median income of Avocado Heights 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 Avocado Heights: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Avocado Heights?

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 25% of the $5,926 monthly median income of Avocado Heights 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 Avocado Heights, CA