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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fontana, CA: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding

20,785

residents 65 or older (9.7% of Fontana)

436

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

5,013 Fontana residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

2,068 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 436 home health agencies serving Fontana ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fontana compared with California

Census figure	Fontana	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	9.7%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	23%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,134	—

Older residents in towns around Fontana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rialto, CA	4.2 mi	11,280	27%
Bloomington, CA	4.9 mi	2,519	26%
Rancho Cucamonga, CA	6.1 mi	25,493	19%
Muscoy, CA	7.3 mi	1,035	31%
Jurupa Valley, CA	7.4 mi	13,168	29%
Colton, CA	8.8 mi	6,080	26%

Home health agencies serving Fontana

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Advantage Health Systems	Riverside, CA	9.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 686-0003
Inland Wellness Health Care Inc	Upland, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 579-0077
Suncrest Home Health Services Inc	Chino, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 399-1122
Destiny Home Health Agency, Inc	Moreno Valley, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(951) 242-1365
Dignity Home Health Care Services, Inc	Arcadia, CA	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 461-5450
Good Life Home Health Care Services, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	43 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 478-9471

Nursing homes near Fontana

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Citrus Nursing Center	Fontana, CA	2.0 mi	5 of 5	99	(909) 823-3481
Laurel Convalescent Hospital	Fontana, CA	3.1 mi	3 of 5	99	(909) 822-8066
Rialto Post Acute Center	Rialto, CA	5.8 mi	2 of 5	177	(909) 877-1361

Straight-line miles from the center of Fontana. 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 Fontana

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 24% of the $6,011 monthly median income of Fontana 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 Fontana: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fontana?

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 24% of the $6,011 monthly median income of Fontana 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 Fontana, CA