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

Local figures

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

5.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in San Mateo County)

3.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.6% in San Mateo County)

926

residents 65 or older (32% of Montara)

22

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

53 Montara residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (5.9%; 18% in San Mateo County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

33 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.7%).

Medicare lists 22 home health agencies serving Montara ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Montara compared with San Mateo County and California

Census figure	Montara	San Mateo County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	5.9%	18%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.7%	8.6%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	8.3%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	32%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	21%	23%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	5.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$177,847	$103,766	—

Older residents in towns around Montara

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Moss Beach, CA	2.4 mi	747	9.3%
El Granada, CA	2.8 mi	1,140	3.1%
Pacifica, CA	4.1 mi	7,612	15%
Millbrae, CA	6.1 mi	4,599	17%
Half Moon Bay, CA	6.3 mi	2,629	18%
San Bruno, CA	6.3 mi	7,596	17%

Home health agencies serving Montara

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alphacare Home Health	San Bruno, CA	6.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 826-3375
21ST Century Home Health Services Inc.	Burlingame, CA	7.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 801-2651
Amedisys Home Health Care	Burlingame, CA	7.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(650) 344-4020
Home Health Bay Area Inc.	Daly City, CA	9.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 590-8300
Palmeira Home Health	San Francisco, CA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(844) 472-5634
Health Link Home Health Agency	San Francisco, CA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 664-5500

Nursing homes near Montara

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Linda Mar Care Center	Pacifica, CA	2.8 mi	5 of 5	59	(650) 359-4800
Millbrae Care Center	Millbrae, CA	6.8 mi	2 of 5	140	(650) 689-5784
San Bruno Skilled Nursing	San Bruno, CA	6.9 mi	4 of 5	45	(650) 583-7768

Straight-line miles from the center of Montara. 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 Montara

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 10% of the $14,821 monthly median income of Montara 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 Montara: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Montara?

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 10% of the $14,821 monthly median income of Montara 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 Montara, CA