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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Morro Bay, CA: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in San Luis Obispo County)

6.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.2% in San Luis Obispo County)

3,489

residents 65 or older (33% of Morro Bay)

12

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

501 Morro Bay residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 17% in San Luis Obispo County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

204 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.0%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Morro Bay ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Morro Bay compared with San Luis Obispo County and California

Census figure	Morro Bay	San Luis Obispo County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	17%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.0%	7.2%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.9%	5.6%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	33%	22%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	25%	23%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	3.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,147	$80,261	—

Older residents in towns around Morro Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Los Osos, CA	4.8 mi	4,107	14%
California Polytechnic State University, CA	12 mi	6	0.0%
Atascadero, CA	13 mi	5,486	21%
San Luis Obispo, CA	13 mi	7,210	22%
Templeton, CA	16 mi	1,899	15%
Cambria, CA	18 mi	2,690	20%

Home health agencies serving Morro Bay

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Dignity Health Home Health	Santa Maria, CA	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 739-3830
Guardian Angel Home Care Of San Luis Obispo, LLC	San Luis Obispo, CA	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(248) 678-9078
Aevum Home Health	San Luis Obispo, CA	14 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 586-3427
Mission Home Health Of Central Coast	Grover Beach, CA	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(805) 927-1212
Compassionate Care Home Health Agency, LLC	Fresno, CA	117 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 432-2003
Always Best Home Health Care, Inc.	Sherman Oaks, CA	162 mi	3 of 5	—	(747) 300-0799

Nursing homes near Morro Bay

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bayside Care Center	Morro Bay, CA	2.7 mi	5 of 5	145	(805) 772-2237
San Luis Transitional Care	San Luis Obispo, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	23	(805) 545-7575
Coastal Oaks Special Care Center	Atascadero, CA	14 mi	5 of 5	65	(805) 466-9254

Straight-line miles from the center of Morro Bay. 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 Morro Bay

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 21% of the $6,929 monthly median income of Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Morro Bay?

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 21% of the $6,929 monthly median income of Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay, CA