Parkinson's Care in Parker, AZ: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Parker, AZ: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in La Paz County)

9.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.1% in La Paz County)

545

residents 65 or older (16% of Parker)

5

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

117 Parker residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 27% in La Paz County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

51 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.4%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Parker ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Parker compared with La Paz County and Arizona

Census figure	Parker	La Paz County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	27%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.4%	8.1%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.0%	9.4%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	43%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	4.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,028	$44,832	—

Older residents in towns around Parker

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake Havasu City, AZ	33 mi	20,541	15%
Blythe, CA	35 mi	1,774	33%
Desert Hills, AZ	36 mi	1,429	15%
Needles, CA	58 mi	1,102	29%
Mohave Valley, AZ	63 mi	951	19%
Fort Mohave, AZ	70 mi	6,166	21%

Home health agencies serving Parker

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
River Valley Home Health	Big River, CA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 665-5255
River Valley Home Health	Parker, AZ	8.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 669-0010
River Valley Home Health	Lake Havasu, AZ	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 505-6473
Aveanna Healthcare	Phoenix, AZ	130 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(602) 433-1200
Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care	Scottsdale, AZ	138 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy	(480) 609-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of Parker. 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 Parker

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,669 monthly median income of Parker households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Parker: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Parker?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,669 monthly median income of Parker households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 Parker, AZ