In-Home Parkinson’s Care in North Fair Oaks, CA
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Parkinson’s Care in North Fair Oaks, CA: the local picture
372 North Fair Oaks residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 18% in San Mateo County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
189 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).
Medicare lists 72 home health agencies serving North Fair Oaks ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
North Fair Oaks compared with San Mateo County and California
| Census figure | North Fair Oaks | San Mateo County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 22% | 18% | 22% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 11% | 8.6% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 14% | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| Residents 65 or older | 13% | 18% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 18% | 21% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $98,333 | $103,766 | — |
Older residents in towns around North Fair Oaks
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton, CA | 1.3 mi | 1,793 | 15% |
| Redwood City, CA | 2.8 mi | 11,387 | 17% |
| West Menlo Park, CA | 2.9 mi | 476 | 16% |
| Menlo Park, CA | 3.1 mi | 5,421 | 19% |
| Emerald Lake Hills, CA | 3.5 mi | 769 | 10% |
| San Carlos, CA | 3.9 mi | 4,894 | 11% |
Home health agencies serving North Fair Oaks
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Community Home Health Inc. | Mountain View, CA | 8.4 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (650) 784-0082 |
| American Carequest | Burlingame, CA | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (415) 885-9100 |
| Care In Touch Home Health Agency | Fremont, CA | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 651-8500 |
| National Home Health Services-West, Inc | Fremont, CA | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (415) 812-2955 |
| Silverline Staff Home Health | Fremont, CA | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (925) 476-5350 |
| A1 Pro Home Health Inc. | San Leandro, CA | 17 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (510) 738-0888 |
Nursing homes near North Fair Oaks
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Park Post-Acute | Menlo Park, CA | 1.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 160 | (650) 325-8600 |
| Devonshire Oaks Nursing Center | Redwood City, CA | 2.7 mi | 5 of 5 | 38 | (650) 366-9503 |
| Vi At Palo Alto | Palo Alto, CA | 2.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 44 | (650) 853-5001 |
Straight-line miles from the center of North Fair Oaks. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in North Fair Oaks
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 18% of the $8,194 monthly median income of North Fair Oaks 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in North Fair Oaks: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in North Fair Oaks?
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 18% of the $8,194 monthly median income of North Fair Oaks 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.
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