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

Local figures

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

35%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Stanislaus County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.2% in Stanislaus County)

2,517

residents 65 or older (10% of Patterson)

37

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

870 Patterson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35%; 24% in Stanislaus County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

281 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 37 home health agencies serving Patterson ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Patterson compared with Stanislaus County and California

Census figure	Patterson	Stanislaus County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	35%	24%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	9.2%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	9.9%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	10%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	5.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,578	$57,323	—

Older residents in towns around Patterson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Modesto, CA	12 mi	574	36%
Bret Harte, CA	12 mi	239	36%
Newman, CA	13 mi	1,262	15%
Ceres, CA	13 mi	5,891	20%
Bystrom, CA	14 mi	339	42%
Modesto, CA	14 mi	31,578	23%

Home health agencies serving Patterson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 598-6355
American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc	Pleasanton, CA	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 240-6300
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	45 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	73 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Progressive Home Health Care	Modesto, CA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 505-1035
Premier Home Health Providers Inc.	San Jose, CA	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 286-1199

Nursing homes near Patterson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
San Luis Care Center	Newman, CA	13 mi	3 of 5	71	(209) 862-2862
Ceres Postacute Care	Ceres, CA	13 mi	3 of 5	46	(209) 537-4581
Almond Vista Healthcare	Modesto, CA	15 mi	1 of 5	175	(209) 577-1055

Straight-line miles from the center of Patterson. 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 Patterson

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 32% of the $4,548 monthly median income of Patterson 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 Patterson: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Patterson?

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 32% of the $4,548 monthly median income of Patterson 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 Patterson, CA