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

Local figures

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

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Sonoma County)

6.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.6% in Sonoma County)

13,071

residents 65 or older (22% of Petaluma)

37

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

2,660 Petaluma residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 16% in Sonoma County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

817 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.4%).

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

Petaluma compared with Sonoma County and California

Census figure	Petaluma	Sonoma County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	16%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.4%	6.6%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.1%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	23%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	4.8%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,893	$78,329	—

Older residents in towns around Petaluma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cotati, CA	7.4 mi	1,199	16%
Rohnert Park, CA	8.3 mi	6,518	20%
El Verano, CA	8.4 mi	686	6.4%
Boyes Hot Springs, CA	9.0 mi	1,198	6.4%
Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA	9.7 mi	441	20%
Sonoma, CA	9.7 mi	3,659	14%

Home health agencies serving Petaluma

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Truemed, Inc	South San Francisco, CA	42 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(650) 588-8331
Care In Touch Home Health Agency	Fremont, CA	61 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	61 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	62 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Advanced Home Health Northbay, Inc	Santa Rosa, CA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 705-4950
Allegro Home Health, Inc	Larkspur, CA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(415) 508-4289

Nursing homes near Petaluma

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vineyard Post Acute	Petaluma, CA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	99	(707) 763-4109
North Bay Post Acute	Petaluma, CA	1.2 mi	1 of 5	98	(707) 763-6887
Hillcrest Post Acute	Petaluma, CA	1.7 mi	4 of 5	59	(707) 778-8686

Straight-line miles from the center of Petaluma. 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 Petaluma

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 21% of the $6,908 monthly median income of Petaluma 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 Petaluma: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Petaluma?

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 21% of the $6,908 monthly median income of Petaluma 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 Petaluma, CA