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

Local figures

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

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Merced County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Merced County)

1,064

residents 65 or older (17% of Gustine)

23

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

195 Gustine residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 28% in Merced County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

117 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 23 home health agencies serving Gustine ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Gustine compared with Merced County and California

Census figure	Gustine	Merced County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	28%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	12%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	12%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	17%	12%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	24%	23%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	7.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,157	$44,830	—

Older residents in towns around Gustine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Newman, CA	4.6 mi	1,262	15%
Hilmar-Irwin, CA	13 mi	1,093	17%
Los Banos, CA	16 mi	5,205	23%
Delhi, CA	17 mi	836	24%
Livingston, CA	18 mi	1,537	23%
Patterson, CA	18 mi	2,517	35%

Home health agencies serving Gustine

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 598-6355
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	57 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	91 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Mercy Home Care	Merced, CA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 564-4320
Premier Home Health Providers Inc.	San Jose, CA	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 286-1199
Best Home Health Providers, Inc	Hayward, CA	66 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 783-1274

Nursing homes near Gustine

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
San Luis Care Center	Newman, CA	5.0 mi	3 of 5	71	(209) 862-2862
Los Banos Post Acute	Los Banos, CA	15 mi	2 of 5	59	(209) 826-0790
New Bethany Skilled Nursing	Los Banos, CA	17 mi	2 of 5	35	(209) 827-8949

Straight-line miles from the center of Gustine. 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 Gustine

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 33% of the $4,430 monthly median income of Gustine 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 Gustine: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Gustine?

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 33% of the $4,430 monthly median income of Gustine 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 Gustine, CA