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

Local figures

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

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Douglas County)

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.7% in Douglas County)

1,864

residents 65 or older (34% of Gardnerville)

9

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

466 Gardnerville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 16% in Douglas County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

285 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (16%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Gardnerville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Gardnerville compared with Douglas County and Nevada

Census figure	Gardnerville	Douglas County	Nevada
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	16%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	5.7%	8.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	4.0%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	34%	33%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	18%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	3.3%	7.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,040	$80,179	—

Older residents in towns around Gardnerville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Minden, NV	2.4 mi	1,032	15%
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV	3.1 mi	3,333	14%
Johnson Lane, NV	8.7 mi	2,495	18%
Indian Hills, NV	11 mi	1,813	22%
South Lake Tahoe, CA	13 mi	3,866	15%
Carson City, NV	15 mi	12,383	22%

Home health agencies serving Gardnerville

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
Advanced Home Health & Hospice Of Reno	Reno, NV	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(775) 470-7300
Centerwell Home Health	Reno, NV	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(775) 858-1900
Battle Born Home Health LLC	Carson City, NV	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Saint Marys Home Care Services	Reno, NV	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(775) 501-6701
Mission Home Health Of Carson City	Carson City, NV	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 220-6972

Nursing homes near Gardnerville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gardnerville Health & Rehabilitation Center	Gardnerville, NV	1.3 mi	1 of 5	60	(775) 782-6620
Mountain View Health And Rehabilitation	Carson City, NV	14 mi	2 of 5	146	(775) 883-3622
Barton Hospital D/P SNF	South Lake Tahoe, CA	14 mi	4 of 5	48	(530) 543-5885

Straight-line miles from the center of Gardnerville. 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 Gardnerville

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 38% of the $3,670 monthly median income of Gardnerville 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 Gardnerville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gardnerville?

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 38% of the $3,670 monthly median income of Gardnerville 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 Gardnerville, NV