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

Local figures

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

21%

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

9.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10.0% in Los Angeles County)

23,798

residents 65 or older (17% of Pasadena)

1,033

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

4,864 Pasadena residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 23% in Los Angeles County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

2,293 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.9%).

Medicare lists 1,033 home health agencies serving Pasadena ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Pasadena compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Pasadena	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.9%	10.0%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,047	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Pasadena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Altadena, CA	2.2 mi	9,186	19%
San Marino, CA	3.0 mi	2,724	15%
South Pasadena, CA	3.7 mi	3,467	13%
East Pasadena, CA	3.8 mi	1,257	30%
East San Gabriel, CA	4.5 mi	4,317	16%
La Cañada Flintridge, CA	4.9 mi	4,029	5.8%

Home health agencies serving Pasadena

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Executive Home Health, Inc	Pasadena, CA	2.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 227-6218
Clover Home Health Care, Inc.	Glendale, CA	5.4 mi	5 of 5	—	—
Protective Home Health Care, Inc.	Glendale, CA	6.1 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 660-2364
Millennium Healthcare Services, Inc	Montrose, CA	6.3 mi	5 of 5	—	(818) 493-9999
Dignity Home Health Care Services, Inc	Arcadia, CA	6.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 461-5450
Practicare Home Health Agency	Arcadia, CA	6.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(626) 821-4880

Nursing homes near Pasadena

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Villa Gardens Health Care Unit	Pasadena, CA	0.6 mi	5 of 5	54	(626) 796-8162
Pasadena Grove Health Center	Pasadena, CA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	71	(626) 798-9133
Foothill Heights Care Center	Pasadena, CA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	49	(626) 798-1111

Straight-line miles from the center of Pasadena. 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 Pasadena

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 23% of the $6,337 monthly median income of Pasadena 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 Pasadena: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Pasadena?

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 23% of the $6,337 monthly median income of Pasadena 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 Pasadena, CA