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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Diamond Springs, CA: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in El Dorado County)

9.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.1% in El Dorado County)

3,108

residents 65 or older (28% of Diamond Springs)

24

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

748 Diamond Springs residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 16% in El Dorado County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

287 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.3%).

Medicare lists 24 home health agencies serving Diamond Springs ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Diamond Springs compared with El Dorado County and California

Census figure	Diamond Springs	El Dorado County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	16%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.3%	7.1%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.3%	5.3%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	28%	23%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	3.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,505	$78,067	—

Older residents in towns around Diamond Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Placerville, CA	3.5 mi	2,604	24%
Shingle Springs, CA	5.6 mi	1,057	13%
Cameron Park, CA	8.2 mi	4,273	14%
El Dorado Hills, CA	11 mi	10,635	15%
Pollock Pines, CA	14 mi	1,394	22%
Auburn Lake Trails, CA	15 mi	862	14%

Home health agencies serving Diamond Springs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Healing Touch Home Health Care Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-5840
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	71 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 598-6355
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	101 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Better Choice Home Care Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 817-1462
Premier Home Health Providers Inc.	San Jose, CA	112 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 286-1199

Nursing homes near Diamond Springs

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gold Country Health Center	Placerville, CA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	68	(530) 621-1100
Western Slope Health Center	Placerville, CA	3.4 mi	4 of 5	99	(530) 622-6842
The Pines At Placerville Healthcare Center	Placerville, CA	3.5 mi	3 of 5	99	(530) 622-3400

Straight-line miles from the center of Diamond Springs. 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 Diamond Springs

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 32% of the $4,542 monthly median income of Diamond Springs 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 Diamond Springs: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Diamond Springs?

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 32% of the $4,542 monthly median income of Diamond Springs 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 Diamond Springs, CA