In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Edwards AFB, CA
Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need in Edwards AFB for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Parkinson’s Care in Edwards AFB, CA: the local picture
0 Edwards AFB residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (—; 25% in Kern 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 (—).
Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Edwards AFB ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Edwards AFB compared with Kern County and California
| Census figure | Edwards AFB | Kern County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 or older | 0.0% | 12% | 16% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
Older residents in towns around Edwards AFB
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boron, CA | 17 mi | 376 | 36% |
| Rosamond, CA | 17 mi | 2,279 | 28% |
| Mojave, CA | 17 mi | 450 | 40% |
| California City, CA | 17 mi | 1,875 | 39% |
| Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | 20,413 | 22% |
| Lake Los Angeles, CA | 21 mi | 1,492 | 27% |
Home health agencies serving Edwards AFB
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Home Health | Valley Village, CA | 58 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 508-5801 |
| Dependable Home Health, Inc | Mojave, CA | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (661) 824-0133 |
| Themis Home Health, Inc. | Glendale, CA | 56 mi | 4.5 of 5 | — | (747) 444-1893 |
| Promed Home Health Care, Inc. | Sherman Oaks, CA | 59 mi | 4.5 of 5 | — | (661) 941-2000 |
| First Care Home Health, Inc | La Crescenta, CA | 50 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (747) 224-2724 |
| Get Well Home Health, Inc | Valencia, CA | 50 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 627-7699 |
Nursing homes near Edwards AFB
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Valley Care Center | Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | 2 of 5 | 199 | (661) 949-5524 |
| Mirage Post Acute | Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | 1 of 5 | 299 | (661) 948-7501 |
| Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC | Lancaster, CA | 20 mi | 2 of 5 | 99 | (661) 942-8463 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Edwards AFB. 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 Edwards AFB
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. 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 Edwards AFB: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Edwards AFB?
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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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