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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in East Sonora, CA: the local picture

38%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Tuolumne County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Tuolumne County)

1,276

residents 65 or older (48% of East Sonora)

14

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

423 East Sonora residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (38%; 22% in Tuolumne County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

138 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving East Sonora ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

East Sonora compared with Tuolumne County and California

Census figure	East Sonora	Tuolumne County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	38%	22%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	10%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	7.0%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	48%	28%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	29%	23%
Households with no vehicle	10%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,483	$67,277	—

Older residents in towns around East Sonora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sonora, CA	2.5 mi	1,188	35%
Phoenix Lake, CA	3.0 mi	1,733	18%
Jamestown, CA	3.9 mi	898	15%
Mono Vista, CA	4.6 mi	513	30%
Angels, CA	13 mi	1,180	15%
Copperopolis, CA	16 mi	1,167	15%

Home health agencies serving East Sonora

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	39 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	94 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Best Home Health Providers, Inc	Hayward, CA	99 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 783-1274
Careone Home Health And Hospice, Inc	Salida, CA	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 632-8888
Prohealth Home Care, Inc	Stockton, CA	54 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 311-5001
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Sonora, CA	1.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 536-5700

Nursing homes near East Sonora

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Golden Sonora Care Center	Sonora, CA	1.8 mi	1 of 5	210	(209) 533-2500
Adventist Health Sonora - D/P SNF	Sonora, CA	2.9 mi	5 of 5	68	(209) 536-3779
Golden San Andreas Care Center	San Andreas, CA	23 mi	2 of 5	99	(209) 754-3823

Straight-line miles from the center of East Sonora. 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 East Sonora

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 40% of the $3,707 monthly median income of East Sonora 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 East Sonora: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in East Sonora?

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 40% of the $3,707 monthly median income of East Sonora 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 East Sonora, CA