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

Local figures

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

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Los Angeles County)

7.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10.0% in Los Angeles County)

5,198

residents 65 or older (14% of La Puente)

406

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

1,246 La Puente residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 23% in Los Angeles County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

382 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.3%).

Medicare lists 406 home health agencies serving La Puente ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

La Puente compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	La Puente	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.3%	10.0%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	4.8%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,588	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around La Puente

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Valinda, CA	1.4 mi	3,353	29%
West Puente Valley, CA	1.6 mi	3,970	29%
Avocado Heights, CA	2.6 mi	1,958	19%
Hacienda Heights, CA	2.8 mi	11,571	15%
West Covina, CA	3.0 mi	19,161	25%
South San Jose Hills, CA	3.1 mi	2,323	24%

Home health agencies serving La Puente

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
S N E Home Health Care Services	Whittier, CA	7.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 325-5335
Dignity Home Health Care Services, Inc	Arcadia, CA	8.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 461-5450
Practicare Home Health Agency	Arcadia, CA	8.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 821-4880
Livingstone Home Health Services, Inc	Buena Park, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 994-6329
Home Care Excellence Health Services, Inc	Cerritos, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 860-3424
Executive Home Health, Inc	Pasadena, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 227-6218

Nursing homes near La Puente

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
El Encanto Healthcare Center	City Of Industry, CA	0.9 mi	4 of 5	185	(626) 336-1274
Beacon Healthcare Center	West Covina, CA	1.4 mi	5 of 5	54	(626) 962-4489
Garden View Post Acute Rehabilitation	Baldwin Park, CA	2.5 mi	4 of 5	97	(626) 962-7095

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

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 35% of the $4,132 monthly median income of La Puente 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 Puente: common questions

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

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 35% of the $4,132 monthly median income of La Puente 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 Puente, CA