In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Cathedral City, CA
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Parkinson’s Care in Cathedral City, CA: the local picture
1,985 Cathedral City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 23% in Riverside County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
770 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.8%).
Medicare lists 100 home health agencies serving Cathedral City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Cathedral City compared with Riverside County and California
| Census figure | Cathedral City | Riverside County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 20% | 23% | 22% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 7.8% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.3% | 8.6% | 9.3% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 21% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% | 4.3% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $51,856 | $65,477 | — |
Older residents in towns around Cathedral City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs, CA | 4.9 mi | 15,917 | 18% |
| Rancho Mirage, CA | 5.3 mi | 9,243 | 17% |
| Garnet, CA | 5.8 mi | 870 | 24% |
| Desert Edge, CA | 6.1 mi | 1,752 | 15% |
| Thousand Palms, CA | 6.4 mi | 1,677 | 31% |
| Palm Desert, CA | 8.8 mi | 19,598 | 17% |
Home health agencies serving Cathedral City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suncrest Healthcare | Palm Desert, CA | 8.6 mi | 5 of 5 | — | — |
| Amazing Health Home Care Inc | Palm Desert, CA | 9.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (760) 565-6061 |
| Suncrest Home Health Services Inc | Chino, CA | 71 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (909) 399-1122 |
| Universal Home Care, Inc. | Beverly Hills, CA | 111 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (323) 653-9222 |
| Mission Home Health Palm Desert | Palm Desert, CA | 8.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (760) 834-8501 |
| Meridian Home Health | San Diego, CA | 82 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (858) 999-3068 |
Nursing homes near Cathedral City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Care Center For Palm Springs | Palm Springs, CA | 3.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 99 | (760) 323-2638 |
| Palm Springs Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Palm Springs, CA | 4.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 99 | (760) 327-8541 |
| Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF | Palm Springs, CA | 5.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 32 | (760) 323-6511 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Cathedral City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Cathedral City
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 34% of the $4,321 monthly median income of Cathedral City 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.
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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Parkinson’s Care in Cathedral City: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Cathedral City?
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 34% of the $4,321 monthly median income of Cathedral City 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.
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