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

Local figures

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

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Santa Clara County)

9.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.6% in Santa Clara County)

7,681

residents 65 or older (13% of Gilroy)

62

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

1,769 Gilroy residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 20% in Santa Clara County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

729 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.6%).

Medicare lists 62 home health agencies serving Gilroy ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Gilroy compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	Gilroy	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	20%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.6%	8.6%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	9.0%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	19%	23%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	6.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,474	$92,440	—

Older residents in towns around Gilroy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
San Martin, CA	5.3 mi	1,381	16%
Interlaken, CA	9.2 mi	1,199	20%
Morgan Hill, CA	9.3 mi	6,879	18%
Aromas, CA	9.4 mi	608	14%
Pajaro, CA	11 mi	399	12%
Amesti, CA	11 mi	599	6.3%

Home health agencies serving Gilroy

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St. Patrick Home Health Providers, Inc	San Jose, CA	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(886) 282-2057
Helenium Home Health, Inc.	San Jose, CA	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 326-2971
St Joseph Home Health	Milpitas, CA	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 244-5488
Care In Touch Home Health Agency	Fremont, CA	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500
National Home Health Services-West, Inc	Fremont, CA	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 812-2955
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	42 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350

Nursing homes near Gilroy

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gilroy Healthcare Center	Gilroy, CA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	134	(408) 842-9311
Morgan Hill Healthcare Center	Morgan Hill, CA	9.0 mi	4 of 5	52	(408) 779-3633
Pacific Hills Post Acute	Morgan Hill, CA	9.1 mi	4 of 5	99	(408) 779-7346

Straight-line miles from the center of Gilroy. 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 Gilroy

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 22% of the $6,790 monthly median income of Gilroy 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 Gilroy: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gilroy?

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 22% of the $6,790 monthly median income of Gilroy 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 Gilroy, CA