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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fort Bragg, CA: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Mendocino County)

7.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.8% in Mendocino County)

1,667

residents 65 or older (24% of Fort Bragg)

2

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

299 Fort Bragg residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 23% in Mendocino County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

120 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.5%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Fort Bragg ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fort Bragg compared with Mendocino County and California

Census figure	Fort Bragg	Mendocino County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.5%	8.8%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	10%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	24%	25%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	23%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,235	$56,685	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Bragg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Brooktrails, CA	22 mi	572	20%
Willits, CA	24 mi	1,482	33%
Ukiah, CA	38 mi	3,228	35%
North Lakeport, CA	54 mi	921	20%
Lakeport, CA	55 mi	1,321	22%
Nice, CA	55 mi	573	34%

Home health agencies serving Fort Bragg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	165 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Fort Bragg, CA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(707) 961-1234

Nursing homes near Fort Bragg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sherwood Oaks Post Acute Care, LLC	Fort Bragg, CA	0.6 mi	1 of 5	79	(707) 964-6333
Northbrook Healthcare Center	Willits, CA	24 mi	4 of 5	70	(707) 459-5592

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Bragg. 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 Fort Bragg

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 31% of the $4,770 monthly median income of Fort Bragg 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 Fort Bragg: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fort Bragg?

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 31% of the $4,770 monthly median income of Fort Bragg 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 Fort Bragg, CA