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

Local figures

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

23%

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

8.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.2% in Stanislaus County)

31,578

residents 65 or older (14% of Modesto)

81

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

6,919 Modesto residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 24% in Stanislaus County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

2,507 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.2%).

Medicare lists 81 home health agencies serving Modesto ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Modesto compared with Stanislaus County and California

Census figure	Modesto	Stanislaus County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	24%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	9.2%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.6%	9.9%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	14%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	5.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,820	$57,323	—

Older residents in towns around Modesto

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bystrom, CA	1.7 mi	339	42%
West Modesto, CA	2.1 mi	574	36%
Bret Harte, CA	2.5 mi	239	36%
Ceres, CA	3.3 mi	5,891	20%
Empire, CA	5.3 mi	552	25%
Salida, CA	6.7 mi	1,776	29%

Home health agencies serving Modesto

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	3.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 598-6355
American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc	Pleasanton, CA	48 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 240-6300
Neogen Care	Pleasanton, CA	49 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 440-1383
St Joseph Home Health	Milpitas, CA	51 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 244-5488
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	54 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Care First Home Health, LLC	San Leandro, CA	62 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 878-9288

Nursing homes near Modesto

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Modesto Post Acute Center	Modesto, CA	1.9 mi	5 of 5	99	(209) 526-2811
Valley Skilled Nursing Center	Modesto, CA	1.9 mi	4 of 5	70	(209) 529-0516
River View Post Acute	Modesto, CA	2.0 mi	1 of 5	99	(209) 523-5667

Straight-line miles from the center of Modesto. 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 Modesto

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 30% of the $4,818 monthly median income of Modesto 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 Modesto: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Modesto?

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 30% of the $4,818 monthly median income of Modesto 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 Modesto, CA