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

Local figures

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

13%

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

2.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.5% in Amador County)

820

residents 65 or older (23% of Buckhorn)

11

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

109 Buckhorn residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 19% in Amador County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

16 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.0%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Buckhorn ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Buckhorn compared with Amador County and California

Census figure	Buckhorn	Amador County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	19%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.0%	5.5%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.1%	8.1%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	23%	28%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	4.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,111	$67,547	—

Older residents in towns around Buckhorn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pine Grove, CA	7.6 mi	878	14%
Jackson, CA	15 mi	1,918	25%
Sutter Creek, CA	15 mi	755	11%
San Andreas, CA	20 mi	1,092	17%
Pollock Pines, CA	21 mi	1,394	22%
Diamond Springs, CA	23 mi	3,108	24%

Home health agencies serving Buckhorn

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	59 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 598-6355
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	101 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Better Choice Home Care Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 817-1462
United Home Care Of Northern California	Jackson, CA	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 223-3866
Careone Home Health And Hospice, Inc	Salida, CA	60 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 632-8888
Iron Point Home Health Care Inc	Folsom, CA	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 461-4444

Nursing homes near Buckhorn

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Jackson, CA	15 mi	1 of 5	199	(209) 223-2231
Golden San Andreas Care Center	San Andreas, CA	20 mi	2 of 5	99	(209) 754-3823
Western Slope Health Center	Placerville, CA	23 mi	4 of 5	99	(530) 622-6842

Straight-line miles from the center of Buckhorn. 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 Buckhorn

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 22% of the $6,676 monthly median income of Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Buckhorn?

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 22% of the $6,676 monthly median income of Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn, CA