In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Live Oak, CA
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Parkinson’s Care in Live Oak, CA: the local picture
659 Live Oak residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 15% in Santa Cruz County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
359 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).
Medicare lists 21 home health agencies serving Live Oak ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Live Oak compared with Santa Cruz County and California
| Census figure | Live Oak | Santa Cruz County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 20% | 15% | 22% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 11% | 7.9% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 12% | 6.8% | 9.3% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 36% | 26% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $75,476 | $85,666 | — |
Older residents in towns around Live Oak
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitola, CA | 1.6 mi | 2,401 | 15% |
| Twin Lakes, CA | 1.8 mi | 1,001 | 10% |
| Pleasure Point, CA | 1.9 mi | 1,200 | 16% |
| Soquel, CA | 2.0 mi | 2,426 | 11% |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 3.1 mi | 9,295 | 13% |
| Seacliff, CA | 3.5 mi | 686 | 18% |
Home health agencies serving Live Oak
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverline Staff Home Health | Fremont, CA | 38 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (925) 476-5350 |
| Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc | Sacramento, CA | 107 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 476-3205 |
| Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc | Marysville, CA | 153 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (530) 742-4800 |
| Premier Home Health Providers Inc. | San Jose, CA | 22 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (408) 286-1199 |
| Advanced Home Health, Inc | Roseville, CA | 128 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 978-0744 |
| Butte Home Health And Hospice | Chico, CA | 195 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (530) 895-0462 |
Nursing homes near Live Oak
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Grove Post Acute | Santa Cruz, CA | 0.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 144 | (831) 479-9000 |
| Santa Cruz Post Acute | Santa Cruz, CA | 0.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 149 | (831) 475-4055 |
| Pacific Coast Manor | Capitola, CA | 1.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 99 | (831) 476-0770 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Live Oak. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Live Oak
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 23% of the $6,290 monthly median income of Live Oak 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Live Oak: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Live Oak?
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 23% of the $6,290 monthly median income of Live Oak 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.
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