Parkinson's Care in Nellis AFB, NV: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Nellis AFB, NV: the local picture

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Clark County)

0.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.5% in Clark County)

33

residents 65 or older (0.6% of Nellis AFB)

3

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

0 Nellis AFB residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (0.0%; 23% in Clark County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (0.0%).

Medicare lists 3 home health agencies serving Nellis AFB ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Nellis AFB compared with Clark County and Nevada

Census figure	Nellis AFB	Clark County	Nevada
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	0.0%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	0.0%	8.5%	8.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	7.8%	7.2%
Residents 65 or older	0.6%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	7.6%	7.0%

Older residents in towns around Nellis AFB

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Las Vegas, NV	3.5 mi	33,605	28%
Sunrise Manor, NV	4.7 mi	24,075	31%
Winchester, NV	8.8 mi	4,272	29%
Whitney, NV	10 mi	6,883	27%
Las Vegas, NV	12 mi	105,843	23%
Paradise, NV	12 mi	28,495	25%

Home health agencies serving Nellis AFB

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Palmeira Home Healthcare	Las Vegas, NV	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(702) 259-4966
Enhabit Home Health (Pecos)	Henderson, NV	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(725) 605-2727
Recovery Home Health Agency	North Las Vegas, NV	6.4 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(702) 331-5922

Nursing homes near Nellis AFB

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Las Vegas Care Center	North Las Vegas, NV	3.1 mi	2 of 5	182	(702) 649-7800
College Park Rehabilitation Center	North Las Vegas, NV	3.6 mi	4 of 5	188	(702) 644-1888
Mission Pines Nursing And Rehab Center	North Las Vegas, NV	3.6 mi	3 of 5	240	(702) 644-7777

Straight-line miles from the center of Nellis AFB. 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 Nellis AFB

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Nellis AFB: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Nellis AFB?

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Nellis AFB, NV