In-Home Parkinson's Care in Emerald Lake Hills, CA

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Emerald Lake Hills, CA: the local picture

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in San Mateo County)

1.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.6% in San Mateo County)

769

residents 65 or older (18% of Emerald Lake Hills)

81

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Emerald Lake Hills ZIP codes in their service area

78 Emerald Lake Hills residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 18% in San Mateo County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

10 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (1.3%).

Medicare lists 81 home health agencies serving Emerald Lake Hills ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Emerald Lake Hills compared with San Mateo County and California

Census figure	Emerald Lake Hills	San Mateo County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	18%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	1.3%	8.6%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	8.3%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	21%	23%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	5.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$175,500	$103,766	—

Older residents in towns around Emerald Lake Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
San Carlos, CA	2.3 mi	4,894	11%
Woodside, CA	3.0 mi	1,211	8.8%
North Fair Oaks, CA	3.5 mi	1,662	22%
Atherton, CA	3.6 mi	1,793	15%
Belmont, CA	3.7 mi	3,813	16%
West Menlo Park, CA	4.0 mi	476	16%

Home health agencies serving Emerald Lake Hills

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
American Carequest	Burlingame, CA	9.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 885-9100
Grace Community Home Health Inc.	Mountain View, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 784-0082
Cvh Care	South San Francisco, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 690-1930
Truemed, Inc	South San Francisco, CA	16 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	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500
National Home Health Services-West, Inc	Fremont, CA	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 812-2955

Nursing homes near Emerald Lake Hills

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Devonshire Oaks Nursing Center	Redwood City, CA	0.8 mi	5 of 5	38	(650) 366-9503
Belmont Healthcare Center	Belmont, CA	3.3 mi	5 of 5	74	(650) 591-9601
Atherton Park Post-Acute	Menlo Park, CA	4.2 mi	4 of 5	160	(650) 325-8600

Straight-line miles from the center of Emerald Lake Hills. 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 Emerald Lake Hills

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 10% of the $14,625 monthly median income of Emerald Lake Hills 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 Emerald Lake Hills: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Emerald Lake Hills?

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 10% of the $14,625 monthly median income of Emerald Lake Hills 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 Emerald Lake Hills, CA