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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Gold River, CA: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Sacramento County)

9.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Sacramento County)

2,577

residents 65 or older (33% of Gold River)

96

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

543 Gold River residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 24% in Sacramento County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

253 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.8%).

Medicare lists 96 home health agencies serving Gold River ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Gold River compared with Sacramento County and California

Census figure	Gold River	Sacramento County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	24%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.8%	10%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	9.7%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	33%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	26%	23%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	6.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$119,375	$68,898	—

Older residents in towns around Gold River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fair Oaks, CA	1.6 mi	8,236	18%
Rancho Cordova, CA	3.5 mi	10,134	28%
Carmichael, CA	4.1 mi	15,946	24%
Orangevale, CA	4.5 mi	7,051	20%
Citrus Heights, CA	5.1 mi	16,036	27%
Mather, CA	5.7 mi	495	11%

Home health agencies serving Gold River

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Truemed Sacramento	Fair Oaks, CA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 379-7790
Healing Touch Home Health Care Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	2.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-5840
Compassionate Home Health, Ltd	Roseville, CA	9.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 677-1711
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 742-4800
A1 Pro Home Health Inc.	San Leandro, CA	80 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 738-0888

Nursing homes near Gold River

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fair Oaks Healthcare Center	Fair Oaks, CA	2.1 mi	3 of 5	149	(916) 965-4663
Citrus Heights Post Acute	Citrus Heights, CA	3.2 mi	4 of 5	162	(916) 967-2929
Casa Coloma Health Care Center	Rancho Cordova, CA	3.4 mi	2 of 5	138	(916) 363-4843

Straight-line miles from the center of Gold River. 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 Gold River

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 15% of the $9,948 monthly median income of Gold River 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 Gold River: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gold River?

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 15% of the $9,948 monthly median income of Gold River 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 Gold River, CA