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

Local figures

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

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Kern County)

8.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.2% in Kern County)

46,672

residents 65 or older (11% of Bakersfield)

290

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

12,015 Bakersfield residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 25% in Kern County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

3,896 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.5%).

Medicare lists 290 home health agencies serving Bakersfield ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bakersfield compared with Kern County and California

Census figure	Bakersfield	Kern County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.5%	9.2%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	9.3%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	6.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,937	$51,607	—

Older residents in towns around Bakersfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Old Stine, CA	0.6 mi	399	29%
Benton Park, CA	0.7 mi	559	28%
Rexland Acres, CA	4.0 mi	202	16%
La Cresta, CA	4.1 mi	1,051	36%
East Bakersfield, CA	4.1 mi	762	30%
Potomac Park, CA	4.2 mi	718	34%

Home health agencies serving Bakersfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercy-Memorial Home Health	Bakersfield, CA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(661) 632-5050
Intra Care Home Health Sfv Inc.	Calabasas, CA	86 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 609-8884
Prestige Life Home Health Care, Inc.	Van Nuys, CA	88 mi	5 of 5	—	(747) 444-9146
Elta Home Health Care, Inc	Van Nuys, CA	88 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 207-0450
Dv Quality Home Health Care, Inc.	North Hollywood, CA	89 mi	5 of 5	—	(747) 977-3331
Hamlin Home Health Care Inc	La Crescenta, CA	90 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(747) 264-1994

Nursing homes near Bakersfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Valley Healthcare Center	Bakersfield, CA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	87	(661) 334-2200
Rosewood Health Facility	Bakersfield, CA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	79	(661) 834-0620
Parkview Julian Healthcare Center	Bakersfield, CA	2.3 mi	1 of 5	99	(661) 831-9150

Straight-line miles from the center of Bakersfield. 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 Bakersfield

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 29% of the $4,995 monthly median income of Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bakersfield?

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 29% of the $4,995 monthly median income of Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield, CA