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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in La Cresta, CA: the local picture

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Kern County)

8.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.2% in Kern County)

1,051

residents 65 or older (13% of La Cresta)

108

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

378 La Cresta residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 25% in Kern County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

90 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.6%).

Medicare lists 108 home health agencies serving La Cresta ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

La Cresta compared with Kern County and California

Census figure	La Cresta	Kern County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.6%	9.2%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	9.3%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	13%	12%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	6.7%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,205	$51,607	—

Older residents in towns around La Cresta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
East Bakersfield, CA	1.3 mi	762	30%
Hillcrest, CA	2.2 mi	1,129	16%
Potomac Park, CA	2.7 mi	718	34%
Oildale, CA	3.2 mi	4,505	28%
Bakersfield, CA	4.1 mi	46,672	26%
Benton Park, CA	4.2 mi	559	28%

Home health agencies serving La Cresta

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mercy-Memorial Home Health	Bakersfield, CA	1.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(661) 632-5050
Elta Home Health Care, Inc	Van Nuys, CA	90 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 207-0450
Hamlin Home Health Care Inc	La Crescenta, CA	91 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(747) 264-1994
Millennium Healthcare Services, Inc	Montrose, CA	93 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 493-9999
Telfair Home Health Care	Glendale, CA	94 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 539-5244
First Signature Home Health Care, Inc.	Glendale, CA	97 mi	5 of 5	—	(760) 254-8460

Nursing homes near La Cresta

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Height Street Skilled Care	Bakersfield, CA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	99	(661) 748-1300
San Joaquin Nursing Center And Rehabilitation Cent	Bakersfield, CA	1.2 mi	3 of 5	99	(661) 323-2894
The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield	Bakersfield, CA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	160	(661) 872-2121

Straight-line miles from the center of La Cresta. 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 La Cresta

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 40% of the $3,684 monthly median income of La Cresta 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 La Cresta: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in La Cresta?

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 40% of the $3,684 monthly median income of La Cresta 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 La Cresta, CA