Parkinson's Care in Avra Valley, AZ: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Avra Valley, AZ: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Pima County)

2.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.1% in Pima County)

1,034

residents 65 or older (16% of Avra Valley)

21

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

112 Avra Valley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 19% in Pima County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

29 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.8%).

Medicare lists 21 home health agencies serving Avra Valley ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Avra Valley compared with Pima County and Arizona

Census figure	Avra Valley	Pima County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.8%	7.1%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.0%	5.5%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,139	$60,759	—

Older residents in towns around Avra Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Picture Rocks, AZ	8.0 mi	2,743	26%
Red Rock, AZ	10 mi	365	44%
Marana, AZ	12 mi	12,228	13%
Tucson Mountains, AZ	18 mi	3,793	9.1%
Casas Adobes, AZ	20 mi	17,638	23%
Tucson Estates, AZ	21 mi	4,453	13%

Home health agencies serving Avra Valley

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Dependable Home Health, Inc	Tucson, AZ	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 721-3822
Dependable Nurses, Inc	Tucson, AZ	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 795-1290
Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson	Tucson, AZ	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 577-4630
Tucson Medical Home Health	Tucson, AZ	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(520) 372-2144
Amedisys Home Health Care	Tucson, AZ	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 325-9056
Eden Home Health	Sierra Vista, AZ	92 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 335-6118

Nursing homes near Avra Valley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Tucson	Tucson, AZ	20 mi	2 of 5	162	(520) 575-0900
La Canada Care Center	Tucson, AZ	20 mi	2 of 5	128	(520) 797-1191
Casas Adobes Post Acute Rehab Center	Tucson, AZ	21 mi	3 of 5	230	(520) 297-8311

Straight-line miles from the center of Avra Valley. 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 Avra Valley

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 57% of the $2,678 monthly median income of Avra Valley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Avra Valley: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Avra Valley?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 57% of the $2,678 monthly median income of Avra Valley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 Avra Valley, AZ