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

Local figures

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

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Butte County)

8.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.1% in Butte County)

14,532

residents 65 or older (14% of Chico)

21

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

2,930 Chico residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 21% in Butte County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,193 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.5%).

Medicare lists 21 home health agencies serving Chico ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Chico compared with Butte County and California

Census figure	Chico	Butte County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	21%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.5%	9.1%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.1%	7.0%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	23%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,131	$58,573	—

Older residents in towns around Chico

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Durham, CA	9.1 mi	1,461	12%
Paradise, CA	11 mi	3,026	10%
Magalia, CA	12 mi	1,694	23%
Orland, CA	20 mi	1,158	13%
Thermalito, CA	21 mi	1,121	22%
Corning, CA	23 mi	822	21%

Home health agencies serving Chico

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 742-4800
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	154 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Butte Home Health And Hospice	Chico, CA	4.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 895-0462
Advanced Home Health, Inc	Roseville, CA	77 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 978-0744
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Yuba City, CA	46 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 673-7100
Assurance Home Care	Sacramento, CA	84 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 482-0700

Nursing homes near Chico

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Creek Post Acute	Chico, CA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	184	(530) 345-1306
Chico Terrace Care Center	Chico, CA	1.8 mi	2 of 5	76	(530) 343-6084
Oakwood Healthcare Center	Chico, CA	1.8 mi	1 of 5	99	(530) 343-5595

Straight-line miles from the center of Chico. 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 Chico

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 28% of the $5,178 monthly median income of Chico 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 Chico: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Chico?

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 28% of the $5,178 monthly median income of Chico 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 Chico, CA