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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Rio Rico, AZ: the local picture

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Santa Cruz County)

3.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.5% in Santa Cruz County)

2,750

residents 65 or older (12% of Rio Rico)

6

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

288 Rio Rico residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 20% in Santa Cruz County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

102 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.7%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Rio Rico ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Rio Rico compared with Santa Cruz County and Arizona

Census figure	Rio Rico	Santa Cruz County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.7%	8.5%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.5%	6.8%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	12%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	5.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,318	$44,462	—

Older residents in towns around Rio Rico

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Nogales, AZ	9.9 mi	3,726	24%
Green Valley, AZ	24 mi	17,796	14%
Sahuarita, AZ	30 mi	7,554	16%
Corona de Tucson, AZ	33 mi	1,000	16%
Summit, AZ	39 mi	540	40%
Sierra Vista, AZ	40 mi	9,859	23%

Home health agencies serving Rio Rico

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Dependable Home Health, Inc.	Nogales, AZ	8.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(520) 761-3211
Angels Care Home Health Of Arizona No 3	Green Valley, AZ	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(817) 469-6739
Haven Home Health Care	Tucson, AZ	53 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 338-9757
Devoted Healthcare LLC	Tucson, AZ	52 mi	2 of 5	—	(520) 305-9605
Patient Care Advocates, LLC	Tucson, AZ	52 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(520) 546-4141
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.	Tucson, AZ	50 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(520) 790-8200

Straight-line miles from the center of Rio Rico. 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 Rio Rico

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 37% of the $4,110 monthly median income of Rio Rico 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 Rio Rico: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Rio Rico?

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 37% of the $4,110 monthly median income of Rio Rico 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 Rio Rico, AZ