In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Downey, CA
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Parkinson’s Care in Downey, CA: the local picture
3,845 Downey residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 23% in Los Angeles County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
2,003 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).
Medicare lists 424 home health agencies serving Downey ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Downey compared with Los Angeles County and California
| Census figure | Downey | Los Angeles County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 25% | 23% | 22% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 13% | 10.0% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 12% | 11% | 9.3% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 17% | 22% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $67,100 | $64,269 | — |
Older residents in towns around Downey
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Gardens, CA | 2.3 mi | 3,652 | 31% |
| Paramount, CA | 3.4 mi | 5,236 | 25% |
| Norwalk, CA | 3.4 mi | 14,384 | 23% |
| Cudahy, CA | 3.5 mi | 1,889 | 20% |
| Bellflower, CA | 3.5 mi | 9,593 | 28% |
| South Gate, CA | 3.6 mi | 11,344 | 24% |
Home health agencies serving Downey
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excell Home Care Inc | Paramount, CA | 3.4 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (562) 988-3370 |
| Reliance Home Health Services | Paramount, CA | 3.4 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (562) 630-8783 |
| S N E Home Health Care Services | Whittier, CA | 5.5 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (562) 325-5335 |
| Home Care Excellence Health Services, Inc | Cerritos, CA | 6.1 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (562) 860-3424 |
| Livingstone Home Health Services, Inc | Buena Park, CA | 9.1 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (714) 994-6329 |
| Ace Home Health, Inc. | Los Angeles, CA | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (213) 383-9678 |
Nursing homes near Downey
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downey Community Health Center | Downey, CA | 0.1 mi | 3 of 5 | 198 | (562) 862-6506 |
| Lakewood Healthcare Center | Downey, CA | 0.7 mi | 1 of 5 | 290 | (562) 869-0978 |
| Southland | Norwalk, CA | 1.9 mi | 1 of 5 | 120 | (562) 868-9761 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Downey. 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 Downey
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 26% of the $5,592 monthly median income of Downey 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Parkinson’s Care in Downey: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Downey?
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 26% of the $5,592 monthly median income of Downey 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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