Parkinson's Care in Fernley, NV: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fernley, NV: the local picture

17%

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

6.8%

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

3,655

residents 65 or older (15% of Fernley)

6

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

637 Fernley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 18% in Lyon County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

248 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.8%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Fernley ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fernley compared with Lyon County and Nevada

Census figure	Fernley	Lyon County	Nevada
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	18%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.8%	7.1%	8.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	5.8%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	15%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	2.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,553	$59,660	—

Older residents in towns around Fernley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Silver Springs, NV	13 mi	1,441	17%
Fallon, NV	23 mi	1,597	29%
Spanish Springs, NV	26 mi	3,500	20%
Dayton, NV	28 mi	3,477	16%
Sparks, NV	28 mi	17,309	22%
Sun Valley, NV	31 mi	2,836	30%

Home health agencies serving Fernley

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eden Home Health	Reno, NV	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(775) 828-1000
Centerwell Home Health	Reno, NV	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(775) 858-1900
Mission Home Health Of Carson City	Carson City, NV	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 220-6972
Comprehensive Home Health Solutions LLC	Reno, NV	32 mi	2.5 of 5	—	(225) 773-0473
Maxim Healthcare Serivces, Inc.	Reno, NV	29 mi	not rated	nursing	(775) 348-7300
1CARE Home Health Care Reno	Reno, NV	32 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(702) 462-9099

Nursing homes near Fernley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Highland Manor Of Fallon Rehabilitation LLC	Fallon, NV	23 mi	1 of 5	102	(775) 423-7800

Straight-line miles from the center of Fernley. 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 Fernley

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,213 monthly median income of Fernley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Fernley: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fernley?

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,213 monthly median income of Fernley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Fernley, NV