In-Home Parkinson's Care in Fortuna Foothills, AZ

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fortuna Foothills, AZ: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Yuma County)

6.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.4% in Yuma County)

13,101

residents 65 or older (45% of Fortuna Foothills)

7

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

2,474 Fortuna Foothills residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 22% in Yuma County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

851 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.5%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Fortuna Foothills ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fortuna Foothills compared with Yuma County and Arizona

Census figure	Fortuna Foothills	Yuma County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.5%	7.4%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.6%	5.0%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	45%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	5.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,122	$48,331	—

Older residents in towns around Fortuna Foothills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Wellton, AZ	11 mi	1,316	18%
Yuma, AZ	12 mi	17,623	23%
Avenue B and C, AZ	16 mi	750	35%
Somerton, AZ	18 mi	1,625	14%
San Luis, AZ	22 mi	3,760	29%
Holtville, CA	58 mi	991	24%

Home health agencies serving Fortuna Foothills

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Yuma, AZ	6.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 341-1300
Palmeira Home Healthcare	Phoenix, AZ	149 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 456-4400
Acacia Home Health, Inc.	Yuma, AZ	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 726-9163
Enhabit Home Health	Yuma, AZ	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 239-6500
Caring Touch Home Care, LLC	Yuma, AZ	15 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 783-2188
Unicare Healthcare, Inc	Yuma, AZ	15 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 276-3507

Nursing homes near Fortuna Foothills

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma	Yuma, AZ	7.1 mi	2 of 5	80	(928) 247-8303
Haven Of Yuma	Yuma, AZ	13 mi	5 of 5	120	(928) 344-8541
Haven Of Sandpointe, LLC	Yuma, AZ	14 mi	3 of 5	143	(928) 783-8831

Straight-line miles from the center of Fortuna Foothills. 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 Fortuna Foothills

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,177 monthly median income of Fortuna Foothills households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Fortuna Foothills: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fortuna Foothills?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,177 monthly median income of Fortuna Foothills households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 Fortuna Foothills, AZ