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

Local figures

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

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Riverside County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.9% in Riverside County)

4,177

residents 65 or older (9.6% of Coachella)

70

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

1,283 Coachella residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 23% in Riverside County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

442 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 70 home health agencies serving Coachella ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Coachella compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Coachella	Riverside County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.9%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	8.6%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	9.6%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.1%	21%	23%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	4.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,881	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Coachella

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Indio, CA	6.0 mi	17,133	23%
La Quinta, CA	8.2 mi	12,242	16%
Bermuda Dunes, CA	9.1 mi	1,513	20%
Mecca, CA	9.1 mi	894	43%
Indian Wells, CA	11 mi	2,759	13%
Desert Palms, CA	11 mi	5,546	19%

Home health agencies serving Coachella

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amazing Health Home Care Inc	Palm Desert, CA	14 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	91 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 399-1122
Mission Home Health Palm Desert	Palm Desert, CA	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 834-8501
Compliance Home Health Care Services, Inc.	San Bernardino, CA	73 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(909) 747-9355
Meridian Home Health	San Diego, CA	84 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 999-3068
Sensicare Home Health Inc	Upland, CA	92 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 949-8833

Nursing homes near Coachella

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre	Indio, CA	5.5 mi	3 of 5	68	(760) 347-6000
Desert Mountain Care Center	Indio, CA	5.9 mi	3 of 5	99	(760) 347-0750
The Springs Healthcare Center At The Carlotta	Palm Desert, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	59	(760) 610-0295

Straight-line miles from the center of Coachella. 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 Coachella

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 48% of the $3,073 monthly median income of Coachella 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 Coachella: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Coachella?

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 48% of the $3,073 monthly median income of Coachella 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 Coachella, CA