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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Safford, AZ: the local picture

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Graham County)

14%

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

1,591

residents 65 or older (16% of Safford)

2

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

488 Safford residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 33% in Graham County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

208 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

Medicare lists 2 home health agencies serving Safford ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Safford compared with Graham County and Arizona

Census figure	Safford	Graham County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	33%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	11%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	13%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.9%	5.0%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,767	$48,211	—

Older residents in towns around Safford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Thatcher, AZ	4.3 mi	815	19%
Swift Trail Junction, AZ	7.4 mi	262	29%
Pima, AZ	9.4 mi	471	57%
Clifton, AZ	28 mi	133	0.0%
Willcox, AZ	41 mi	670	39%
San Manuel, AZ	57 mi	906	25%

Home health agencies serving Safford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Health Safford, LLC	Safford, AZ	4.1 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(888) 891-0786
Eden Home Health	Sierra Vista, AZ	98 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 335-6118

Nursing homes near Safford

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Haven Of Safford	Safford, AZ	2.3 mi	2 of 5	106	(928) 428-4910

Straight-line miles from the center of Safford. 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 Safford

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 52% of the $2,897 monthly median income of Safford 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 Safford: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Safford?

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 52% of the $2,897 monthly median income of Safford 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 Safford, AZ