California Polytechnic State University, California

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in California Polytechnic State University, CA

Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need in California Polytechnic State University for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in California Polytechnic State University, CA: the local picture

0.0%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in San Luis Obispo County)
0.0%
of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.2% in San Luis Obispo County)
6
residents 65 or older (0.1% of California Polytechnic State University)
11
Medicare-certified home health agencies list California Polytechnic State University ZIP codes in their service area

0 California Polytechnic State University residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (0.0%; 17% in San Luis Obispo County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).

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

California Polytechnic State University compared with San Luis Obispo County and California

Census figureCalifornia Polytechnic State UniversitySan Luis Obispo CountyCalifornia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking0.0%17%22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering0.0%7.2%9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing0.0%5.6%9.3%
Residents 65 or older0.1%22%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone100%25%23%
Households with no vehicle20%3.8%7.1%

Older residents in towns around California Polytechnic State University

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
San Luis Obispo, CA2.8 mi7,21022%
Los Osos, CA8.9 mi4,10714%
Pismo Beach, CA11 mi2,62114%
Morro Bay, CA12 mi3,48915%
Atascadero, CA12 mi5,48621%
Grover Beach, CA13 mi2,24913%

Home health agencies serving California Polytechnic State University

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Dignity Health Home HealthSanta Maria, CA28 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(805) 739-3830
Superior Home HealthLompoc, CA47 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(805) 430-8767
Guardian Angel Home Care Of San Luis Obispo, LLCSan Luis Obispo, CA3.1 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(248) 678-9078
Aevum Home HealthSan Luis Obispo, CA3.1 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(805) 586-3427
Mission Home Health Of Central CoastGrover Beach, CA13 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(805) 927-1212
Compassionate Care Home Health Agency, LLCFresno, CA115 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(559) 432-2003

Nursing homes near California Polytechnic State University

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
San Luis Transitional CareSan Luis Obispo, CA2.5 mi5 of 523(805) 545-7575
San Luis Post Acute CenterSan Luis Obispo, CA3.2 mi5 of 5162(805) 544-5100
Mission View Health CenterSan Luis Obispo, CA3.3 mi5 of 5162(805) 543-0210

Straight-line miles from the center of California Polytechnic State University. 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 California Polytechnic State University

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. 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.

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Questions

Parkinson’s Care in California Polytechnic State University: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in California Polytechnic State University?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

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