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

Local figures

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

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Marin County)

5.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Marin County)

3,268

residents 65 or older (25% of Larkspur)

30

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

453 Larkspur residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 14% in Marin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

166 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.2%).

Medicare lists 30 home health agencies serving Larkspur ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Larkspur compared with Marin County and California

Census figure	Larkspur	Marin County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	14%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.2%	5.6%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.3%	5.4%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	25%	24%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	23%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	4.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,577	$107,563	—

Older residents in towns around Larkspur

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Corte Madera, CA	1.4 mi	1,892	9.4%
Kentfield, CA	1.6 mi	1,766	17%
Mill Valley, CA	2.3 mi	3,287	15%
Ross, CA	2.3 mi	491	11%
San Rafael, CA	3.1 mi	12,299	17%
Strawberry, CA	3.6 mi	1,243	6.4%

Home health agencies serving Larkspur

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Care In Touch Home Health Agency	Fremont, CA	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	42 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Allegro Home Health, Inc	Larkspur, CA	0.4 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(415) 508-4289
Luxor Care Home Health Services	Vallejo, CA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(707) 561-8008
Healthflex Home Health Services	Oakland, CA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 553-1900
Blc Homehealth Inc	San Leandro, CA	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 612-8541

Nursing homes near Larkspur

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Tamalpais	Greenbrae, CA	0.4 mi	5 of 5	52	(415) 461-2300
South Marin Health & Wellness Center	Greenbrae, CA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	72	(415) 461-9700
San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP	San Rafael, CA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	54	(415) 456-7170

Straight-line miles from the center of Larkspur. 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 Larkspur

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 19% of the $7,631 monthly median income of Larkspur 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 Larkspur: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Larkspur?

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 19% of the $7,631 monthly median income of Larkspur 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 Larkspur, CA