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

Local figures

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

8.1%

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

3.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.5% in Contra Costa County)

2,639

residents 65 or older (26% of Blackhawk)

86

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

206 Blackhawk residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (8.1%; 19% in Contra Costa County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

80 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.2%).

Medicare lists 86 home health agencies serving Blackhawk ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Blackhawk compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Blackhawk	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	8.1%	19%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.2%	8.5%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.9%	8.1%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	26%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	0.3%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$187,614	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Blackhawk

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Camino Tassajara, CA	2.0 mi	776	17%
Danville, CA	3.1 mi	8,655	13%
San Ramon, CA	3.2 mi	10,501	16%
Alamo, CA	6.3 mi	3,620	11%
Dublin, CA	6.5 mi	6,829	17%
San Miguel, CA	8.6 mi	1,126	8.3%

Home health agencies serving Blackhawk

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
American Home Health Care, LLC	Dublin, CA	6.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 574-0390
Neogen Care	Pleasanton, CA	8.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 440-1383
American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc	Pleasanton, CA	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 240-6300
Care First Home Health, LLC	San Leandro, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 878-9288
A1 Pro Home Health Inc.	San Leandro, CA	15 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 738-0888
Care In Touch Home Health Agency	Fremont, CA	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500

Nursing homes near Blackhawk

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Reutlinger Community	Danville, CA	1.0 mi	4 of 5	60	(925) 648-2800
Danville Post-Acute Rehab	Danville, CA	4.8 mi	4 of 5	54	(925) 837-4566
Creekview Skilled Nursing	Pleasanton, CA	8.6 mi	5 of 5	73	(925) 201-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Blackhawk. 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 Blackhawk

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 9% of the $15,635 monthly median income of Blackhawk 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 Blackhawk: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Blackhawk?

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 9% of the $15,635 monthly median income of Blackhawk 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 Blackhawk, CA