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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ: the local picture

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Navajo County)

3.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Navajo County)

1,397

residents 65 or older (34% of Pinetop-Lakeside)

5

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

252 Pinetop-Lakeside residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 21% in Navajo County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

44 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.3%).

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

Pinetop-Lakeside compared with Navajo County and Arizona

Census figure	Pinetop-Lakeside	Navajo County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.3%	11%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.0%	6.9%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	34%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.7%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	8.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,078	$44,849	—

Older residents in towns around Pinetop-Lakeside

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lake of the Woods, AZ	1.6 mi	1,093	20%
Show Low, AZ	9.1 mi	3,353	16%
Linden, AZ	13 mi	734	26%
White Mountain Lake, AZ	14 mi	706	12%
Whiteriver, AZ	21 mi	446	40%
Taylor, AZ	22 mi	801	6.1%

Home health agencies serving Pinetop-Lakeside

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Health Safford, LLC	Safford, AZ	93 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(888) 891-0786
Passion Home Health LLC	Scottsdale, AZ	118 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(484) 296-5429
Haven Home Health Care	Scottsdale, AZ	117 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(941) 257-4285
Summit Healthcare Home Health	Show Low, AZ	11 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(928) 537-6900
Mountain Home Health	Show Low, AZ	11 mi	not rated	—	(928) 251-3181

Nursing homes near Pinetop-Lakeside

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Haven Of Lakeside	Lakeside, AZ	4.8 mi	1 of 5	112	(928) 368-2060
Haven Of Show Low	Show Low, AZ	4.9 mi	2 of 5	58	(928) 537-5333

Straight-line miles from the center of Pinetop-Lakeside. 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 Pinetop-Lakeside

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 36% of the $4,173 monthly median income of Pinetop-Lakeside 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 Pinetop-Lakeside: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Pinetop-Lakeside?

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 36% of the $4,173 monthly median income of Pinetop-Lakeside 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 Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ