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

Local figures

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

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Contra Costa County)

7.8%

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

4,542

residents 65 or older (23% of Orinda)

53

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

620 Orinda residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 19% in Contra Costa County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

355 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.8%).

Medicare lists 53 home health agencies serving Orinda ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Orinda compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Orinda	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	19%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.8%	8.5%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	8.1%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	23%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	5.2%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$161,786	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Orinda

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lafayette, CA	2.8 mi	5,381	12%
Moraga, CA	3.5 mi	3,327	6.1%
Saranap, CA	5.1 mi	1,047	8.6%
Piedmont, CA	5.3 mi	2,347	14%
Reliez Valley, CA	5.4 mi	967	26%
Kensington, CA	6.5 mi	1,216	14%

Home health agencies serving Orinda

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
A1 Pro Home Health Inc.	San Leandro, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 738-0888
American Home Health Care, LLC	Dublin, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 574-0390
American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc	Pleasanton, CA	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 240-6300
National Home Health Services-West, Inc	Fremont, CA	27 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	27 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Asian Network Pacific Home Care, Inc	Oakland, CA	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 268-1118

Nursing homes near Orinda

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Orinda Care Center, LLC	Orinda, CA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	47	(925) 254-6500
Moraga Post Acute	Moraga, CA	2.5 mi	5 of 5	49	(925) 376-5995
Berkeley Pines Skilled Nursing Center	Berkeley, CA	5.3 mi	2 of 5	36	(510) 649-6670

Straight-line miles from the center of Orinda. 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 Orinda

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 11% of the $13,482 monthly median income of Orinda 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 Orinda: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Orinda?

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 11% of the $13,482 monthly median income of Orinda 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 Orinda, CA