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

Local figures

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

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Marin County)

5.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Marin County)

12,612

residents 65 or older (24% of Novato)

47

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

1,968 Novato residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 14% in Marin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

722 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.8%).

Medicare lists 47 home health agencies serving Novato ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Novato compared with Marin County and California

Census figure	Novato	Marin County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	14%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.8%	5.6%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	5.4%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	30%	23%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	4.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,361	$107,563	—

Older residents in towns around Novato

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA	3.4 mi	1,763	8.6%
Sleepy Hollow, CA	5.5 mi	788	14%
Santa Venetia, CA	6.0 mi	1,238	22%
Fairfax, CA	7.1 mi	1,735	16%
San Anselmo, CA	7.2 mi	2,745	12%
San Rafael, CA	7.5 mi	12,299	17%

Home health agencies serving Novato

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Truemed, Inc	South San Francisco, CA	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 588-8331
Care In Touch Home Health Agency	Fremont, CA	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	50 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	62 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Allegro Home Health, Inc	Larkspur, CA	10 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(415) 508-4289
Luxor Care Home Health Services	Vallejo, CA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(707) 561-8008

Nursing homes near Novato

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Novato Healthcare Center	Novato, CA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	181	(415) 897-6161
Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente	San Rafael, CA	4.6 mi	3 of 5	80	(415) 499-1000
Pine Ridge Care Center	San Rafael, CA	5.1 mi	5 of 5	101	(415) 479-3610

Straight-line miles from the center of Novato. 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 Novato

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 19% of the $7,530 monthly median income of Novato 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 Novato: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Novato?

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 19% of the $7,530 monthly median income of Novato 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 Novato, CA