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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Palm Desert, CA: the local picture

17%

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

5.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.9% in Riverside County)

19,598

residents 65 or older (38% of Palm Desert)

102

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

3,182 Palm Desert residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 23% in Riverside County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,051 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.5%).

Medicare lists 102 home health agencies serving Palm Desert ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Palm Desert compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Palm Desert	Riverside County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.5%	8.9%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	8.6%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	38%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	21%	23%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	4.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,471	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Palm Desert

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Indian Wells, CA	3.3 mi	2,759	13%
Rancho Mirage, CA	4.2 mi	9,243	17%
Bermuda Dunes, CA	4.4 mi	1,513	20%
Desert Palms, CA	4.8 mi	5,546	19%
Thousand Palms, CA	5.4 mi	1,677	31%
Indio, CA	7.4 mi	17,133	23%

Home health agencies serving Palm Desert

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amazing Health Home Care Inc	Palm Desert, CA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 565-6061
Suncrest Healthcare	Palm Desert, CA	2.3 mi	5 of 5	—	—
Suncrest Home Health Services Inc	Chino, CA	78 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 399-1122
Mission Home Health Palm Desert	Palm Desert, CA	2.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 834-8501
Angelicare Home Health Inc	Chino, CA	78 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(909) 464-2273
Meridian Home Health	San Diego, CA	79 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 999-3068

Nursing homes near Palm Desert

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Springs Healthcare Center At The Carlotta	Palm Desert, CA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	59	(760) 610-0295
Monterey Palms Health Care Center	Palm Desert, CA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	99	(760) 776-7700
Rancho Mirage Health And Rehabilitation Center	Rancho Mirage, CA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	99	(760) 340-0053

Straight-line miles from the center of Palm Desert. 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 Palm Desert

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 25% of the $5,873 monthly median income of Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Palm Desert?

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 25% of the $5,873 monthly median income of Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert, CA