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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Palo Cedro, CA: the local picture

13%

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

3.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.4% in Shasta County)

799

residents 65 or older (22% of Palo Cedro)

10

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

104 Palo Cedro residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 23% in Shasta County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

25 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.1%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Palo Cedro ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Palo Cedro compared with Shasta County and California

Census figure	Palo Cedro	Shasta County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.1%	8.4%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.3%	8.4%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	23%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	6.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,750	$55,167	—

Older residents in towns around Palo Cedro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bella Vista, CA	5.9 mi	962	25%
Redding, CA	6.5 mi	18,907	23%
Anderson, CA	8.5 mi	1,936	39%
Shasta Lake, CA	11 mi	2,121	25%
Happy Valley, CA	12 mi	1,431	22%
Cottonwood, CA	13 mi	920	31%

Home health agencies serving Palo Cedro

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Home Health Of California, Inc	Redding, CA	4.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(530) 824-1799
Mercy Home Care	Redding, CA	8.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 245-4040
Medical Home Care Professionals	Redding, CA	4.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 226-5577
Mission Home Health Of Redding	Redding, CA	8.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 605-3731
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Northern California, Inc	Yuba City, CA	106 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 755-9600
Interim Healthcare	Redding, CA	4.9 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 221-1212

Nursing homes near Palo Cedro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crestwood Wellness And Recovery Center	Redding, CA	5.6 mi	3 of 5	99	(530) 221-0976
Marquis Care At Shasta	Redding, CA	5.7 mi	2 of 5	180	(530) 222-3630
Copper Ridge Care Center	Redding, CA	6.7 mi	5 of 5	125	(530) 222-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Palo Cedro. 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 Palo Cedro

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 29% of the $5,063 monthly median income of Palo Cedro 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 Palo Cedro: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Palo Cedro?

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 29% of the $5,063 monthly median income of Palo Cedro 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 Palo Cedro, CA