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

Local figures

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

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in San Luis Obispo County)

6.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.2% in San Luis Obispo County)

2,690

residents 65 or older (45% of Cambria)

11

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

527 Cambria residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 17% in San Luis Obispo County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

165 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.1%).

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

Cambria compared with San Luis Obispo County and California

Census figure	Cambria	San Luis Obispo County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	17%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.1%	7.2%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.1%	5.6%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	45%	22%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	23%
Households with no vehicle	1.9%	3.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$93,750	$80,261	—

Older residents in towns around Cambria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Nacimiento, CA	17 mi	634	1.9%
Morro Bay, CA	18 mi	3,489	15%
Templeton, CA	21 mi	1,899	15%
Los Osos, CA	22 mi	4,107	14%
Atascadero, CA	23 mi	5,486	21%
Paso Robles, CA	25 mi	6,576	16%

Home health agencies serving Cambria

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Dignity Health Home Health	Santa Maria, CA	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 739-3830
Aevum Home Health	San Luis Obispo, CA	32 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 586-3427
Mission Home Health Of Central Coast	Grover Beach, CA	40 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 927-1212
Compassionate Care Home Health Agency, LLC	Fresno, CA	113 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 432-2003
Omega Home Health Care Services, Inc	Lomita, CA	199 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(310) 530-1100
Central Coast Home Health Inc	San Luis Obispo, CA	32 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 543-2244

Nursing homes near Cambria

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bayside Care Center	Morro Bay, CA	20 mi	5 of 5	145	(805) 772-2237
Vineyard Hills Health Center	Templeton, CA	21 mi	5 of 5	99	(805) 434-3035

Straight-line miles from the center of Cambria. 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 Cambria

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 19% of the $7,813 monthly median income of Cambria 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 Cambria: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Cambria?

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 19% of the $7,813 monthly median income of Cambria 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 Cambria, CA