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

Local figures

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

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Madera County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.0% in Madera County)

6,515

residents 65 or older (9.6% of Madera)

70

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

2,201 Madera residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 24% in Madera County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

709 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 70 home health agencies serving Madera ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Madera compared with Madera County and California

Census figure	Madera	Madera County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	24%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	9.0%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	8.9%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	9.6%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	21%	23%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	5.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,581	$64,480	—

Older residents in towns around Madera

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Madera Acres, CA	3.3 mi	1,484	25%
Parksdale, CA	3.8 mi	279	25%
Bonadelle Ranchos, CA	11 mi	828	8.5%
Madera Ranchos, CA	12 mi	777	23%
Chowchilla, CA	13 mi	1,898	25%
Kerman, CA	17 mi	1,610	36%

Home health agencies serving Madera

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ardent Home Health Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 408-5945
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	111 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Telfair Home Health Care	Glendale, CA	218 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 539-5244
1ST Choice Home Healthcare Fresno Inc	Fresno, CA	20 mi	4.5 of 5	—	—
Progressive Home Health Care	Modesto, CA	68 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 505-1035
Premier Home Health Providers Inc.	San Jose, CA	102 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 286-1199

Nursing homes near Madera

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Madera Care Center	Madera, CA	1.0 mi	4 of 5	64	(559) 673-9278
Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Madera, CA	2.0 mi	1 of 5	176	(559) 673-9228
Palms Care Center	Chowchilla, CA	15 mi	3 of 5	65	(559) 665-4826

Straight-line miles from the center of Madera. 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 Madera

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 41% of the $3,548 monthly median income of Madera 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 Madera: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Madera?

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 41% of the $3,548 monthly median income of Madera 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 Madera, CA