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

Local figures

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

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Orange County)

6.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.9% in Orange County)

33,599

residents 65 or older (11% of Irvine)

410

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

5,910 Irvine residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 19% in Orange County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

2,303 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.9%).

Medicare lists 410 home health agencies serving Irvine ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Irvine compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Irvine	Orange County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	19%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.9%	7.9%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.2%	8.6%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	20%	23%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$98,664	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Irvine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tustin, CA	4.3 mi	10,353	17%
Laguna Woods, CA	5.2 mi	14,373	18%
Lake Forest, CA	5.7 mi	12,776	17%
North Tustin, CA	6.0 mi	5,775	17%
Aliso Viejo, CA	7.3 mi	6,024	18%
Laguna Hills, CA	7.4 mi	6,169	15%

Home health agencies serving Irvine

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Acacia Hh&P Of Southern California, LLC	Irvine, CA	3.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(949) 335-5515
St. Rose Of Lima Healthcare Provider, Inc.	Lake Forest, CA	5.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 777-5931
Specialized Home Health Services	Costa Mesa, CA	7.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 500-3929
Stable Home Health, Inc	Fountain Valley, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	—	(714) 248-1269
1 & 1 Home Health, Inc	Westminster, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 940-7659
24/7 Care At Home - Home Health	Westminster, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 622-5334

Nursing homes near Irvine

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regents Point - Windcrest	Irvine, CA	3.9 mi	4 of 5	59	(949) 509-2274
Foothill Regional Medical Center D/P SNF	Tustin, CA	5.0 mi	4 of 5	42	(714) 619-7700
Freedom Village Healthcare Center	Lake Forest, CA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	52	(949) 472-0277

Straight-line miles from the center of Irvine. 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 Irvine

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 18% of the $8,222 monthly median income of Irvine 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 Irvine: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Irvine?

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 18% of the $8,222 monthly median income of Irvine 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 Irvine, CA