In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Contra Costa Centre, CA
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Parkinson’s Care in Contra Costa Centre, CA: the local picture
32 Contra Costa Centre residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (5.9%; 19% in Contra Costa 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 74 home health agencies serving Contra Costa Centre ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Contra Costa Centre compared with Contra Costa County and California
| Census figure | Contra Costa Centre | Contra Costa County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 5.9% | 19% | 22% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 0.0% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5% | 8.1% | 9.3% |
| Residents 65 or older | 7.9% | 17% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 46% | 23% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $56,628 | $90,014 | — |
Older residents in towns around Contra Costa Centre
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek, CA | 1.8 mi | 20,671 | 17% |
| Pleasant Hill, CA | 2.3 mi | 6,027 | 18% |
| Reliez Valley, CA | 2.8 mi | 967 | 26% |
| San Miguel, CA | 2.9 mi | 1,126 | 8.3% |
| Saranap, CA | 2.9 mi | 1,047 | 8.6% |
| Concord, CA | 4.3 mi | 20,313 | 21% |
Home health agencies serving Contra Costa Centre
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Pro Home Health Inc. | San Leandro, CA | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (510) 738-0888 |
| American Home Health Care, LLC | Dublin, CA | 16 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 574-0390 |
| Neogen Care | Pleasanton, CA | 19 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 440-1383 |
| American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc | Pleasanton, CA | 20 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (925) 240-6300 |
| Truemed, Inc | South San Francisco, CA | 27 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (650) 588-8331 |
| Care In Touch Home Health Agency | Fremont, CA | 28 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 651-8500 |
Nursing homes near Contra Costa Centre
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill Post Acute | Pleasant Hill, CA | 0.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 51 | (925) 935-5222 |
| Tampico Healthcare Center | Walnut Creek, CA | 1.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 128 | (925) 933-7970 |
| La Casa Via Transitional Care Center | Walnut Creek, CA | 1.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 99 | (925) 939-5820 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Contra Costa Centre. 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 Contra Costa Centre
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 31% of the $4,719 monthly median income of Contra Costa Centre 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 Contra Costa Centre: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Contra Costa Centre?
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 31% of the $4,719 monthly median income of Contra Costa Centre 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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