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

Local figures

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

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Merced County)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Merced County)

777

residents 65 or older (26% of Madera Ranchos)

44

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

179 Madera Ranchos residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 28% in Merced County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

133 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (17%).

Medicare lists 44 home health agencies serving Madera Ranchos ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Madera Ranchos compared with Merced County and California

Census figure	Madera Ranchos	Merced County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	28%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	17%	12%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.1%	12%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	26%	12%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	24%	23%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	7.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$127,083	$44,830	—

Older residents in towns around Madera Ranchos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bonadelle Ranchos, CA	3.0 mi	828	8.5%
Parksdale, CA	8.0 mi	279	25%
Old Fig Garden, CA	9.8 mi	1,143	21%
Fresno, CA	11 mi	67,512	26%
Madera, CA	12 mi	6,515	35%
Madera Acres, CA	13 mi	1,484	25%

Home health agencies serving Madera Ranchos

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ardent Home Health Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	9.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 408-5945
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	123 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
1ST Choice Home Healthcare Fresno Inc	Fresno, CA	9.6 mi	4.5 of 5	—	—
Unique Care Plus Inc	Chatsworth, CA	198 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(818) 600-1691
Concordia Health Care Provider, Inc	La Verne, CA	228 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 281-7400
Blossom Home Health	Fresno, CA	7.2 mi	4 of 5	—	(559) 430-5895

Nursing homes near Madera Ranchos

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Point Healthcare & Wellness Centre LP	Fresno, CA	9.0 mi	5 of 5	99	(559) 320-2200
The Terraces At San Joaquin Gardens Village	Fresno, CA	9.3 mi	5 of 5	54	(559) 430-8202
Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Madera, CA	9.8 mi	1 of 5	176	(559) 673-9228

Straight-line miles from the center of Madera Ranchos. 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 Ranchos

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 14% of the $10,590 monthly median income of Madera Ranchos 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 Ranchos: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Madera Ranchos?

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 14% of the $10,590 monthly median income of Madera Ranchos 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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