In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA
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Parkinson’s Care in Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA: the local picture
151 Lucas Valley-Marinwood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (8.6%; 14% in Marin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
42 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.4%).
Medicare lists 45 home health agencies serving Lucas Valley-Marinwood ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Lucas Valley-Marinwood compared with Marin County and California
| Census figure | Lucas Valley-Marinwood | Marin County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 8.6% | 14% | 22% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 2.4% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2% | 5.4% | 9.3% |
| Residents 65 or older | 27% | 24% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 30% | 30% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5% | 4.9% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $144,453 | $107,563 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lucas Valley-Marinwood
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Hollow, CA | 2.1 mi | 788 | 14% |
| Novato, CA | 3.4 mi | 12,612 | 16% |
| Fairfax, CA | 3.7 mi | 1,735 | 16% |
| San Anselmo, CA | 4.1 mi | 2,745 | 12% |
| Santa Venetia, CA | 4.7 mi | 1,238 | 22% |
| Ross, CA | 5.4 mi | 491 | 11% |
Home health agencies serving Lucas Valley-Marinwood
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Pro Home Health Inc. | San Leandro, CA | 32 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (510) 738-0888 |
| Care In Touch Home Health Agency | Fremont, CA | 48 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 | 48 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (925) 476-5350 |
| Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc | Sacramento, CA | 65 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 476-3205 |
| Atta Home Healthcare | Modesto, CA | 92 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 598-6355 |
| Allegro Home Health, Inc | Larkspur, CA | 7.5 mi | 4.5 of 5 | — | (415) 508-4289 |
Nursing homes near Lucas Valley-Marinwood
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Ridge Care Center | San Rafael, CA | 2.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 101 | (415) 479-3610 |
| Northgate Postacute Care | San Rafael, CA | 2.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 52 | (415) 479-1230 |
| Professional Post Acute Center | San Rafael, CA | 2.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 99 | (415) 479-5161 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lucas Valley-Marinwood. 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 Lucas Valley-Marinwood
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 12% of the $12,038 monthly median income of Lucas Valley-Marinwood 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 Lucas Valley-Marinwood: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lucas Valley-Marinwood?
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 12% of the $12,038 monthly median income of Lucas Valley-Marinwood 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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