Parkinson's Care in Mesa, AZ: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Mesa, AZ: the local picture

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Maricopa County)

7.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Maricopa County)

89,374

residents 65 or older (17% of Mesa)

88

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

17,712 Mesa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 19% in Maricopa County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

6,483 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.4%).

Medicare lists 88 home health agencies serving Mesa ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Mesa compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Mesa	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.4%	6.8%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	5.8%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	5.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,598	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Mesa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gilbert, AZ	6.4 mi	30,955	18%
Apache Junction, AZ	10 mi	13,972	27%
Chandler, AZ	11 mi	38,167	18%
Tempe, AZ	12 mi	20,951	19%
Queen Creek, AZ	13 mi	8,907	16%
Fountain Hills, AZ	14 mi	9,693	12%

Home health agencies serving Mesa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Victory Home Care Agency	Mesa, AZ	5.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 726-6553
Home Sweet Home Health Agency	Tempe, AZ	12 mi	5 of 5	—	(480) 459-4457
Emblem Home Health	Tempe, AZ	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 444-7800
A Plus Home Health Services, LLC	Tempe, AZ	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 917-6994
Emblem Home Health Phoenix	Phoenix, AZ	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(602) 795-0739
Summit Home Health LLC	Phoenix, AZ	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 535-8255

Nursing homes near Mesa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Citadel Post Acute	Mesa, AZ	0.6 mi	5 of 5	128	(480) 832-5555
Desert Blossom Health & Rehab Center	Mesa, AZ	1.0 mi	5 of 5	106	(480) 832-3903
Advanced Healthcare Of Mesa	Mesa, AZ	1.1 mi	5 of 5	38	(480) 214-2400

Straight-line miles from the center of Mesa. 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 Mesa

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,133 monthly median income of Mesa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Mesa: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Mesa?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,133 monthly median income of Mesa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 Mesa, AZ