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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in North Fork, CA: the local picture

15%

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

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.0% in Madera County)

1,218

residents 65 or older (41% of North Fork)

13

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

185 North Fork residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 24% in Madera County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

141 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 13 home health agencies serving North Fork ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

North Fork compared with Madera County and California

Census figure	North Fork	Madera County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	24%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	9.0%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.5%	8.9%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	41%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	21%	23%
Households with no vehicle	1.0%	5.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,697	$64,480	—

Older residents in towns around North Fork

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Oakhurst, CA	9.4 mi	1,657	21%
Coarsegold, CA	9.9 mi	1,230	19%
Auberry, CA	11 mi	865	28%
Yosemite Lakes, CA	14 mi	1,176	19%
Bonadelle Ranchos, CA	28 mi	828	8.5%
Madera Ranchos, CA	29 mi	777	23%

Home health agencies serving North Fork

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ardent Home Health Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 408-5945
St Mary's Home Health Services, Inc	Fresno, CA	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 221-9919
Community Home Care	Fresno, CA	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 459-1615
Valley Regional Home Health, Inc	Fresno, CA	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 554-4772
United Home Health	Manteca, CA	101 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(209) 921-3890
Omnia Healthcare, LLC	Clovis, CA	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(559) 772-4673

Nursing homes near North Fork

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Mountain Care Center	Oakhurst, CA	10 mi	1 of 5	66	(559) 683-2244

Straight-line miles from the center of North Fork. 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 North Fork

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 22% of the $6,725 monthly median income of North Fork 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 North Fork: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in North Fork?

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 22% of the $6,725 monthly median income of North Fork 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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