In-Home Parkinson’s Care in San Diego, CA
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Parkinson’s Care in San Diego, CA: the local picture
40,196 San Diego residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 20% in San Diego County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
17,296 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.6%).
Medicare lists 257 home health agencies serving San Diego ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
San Diego compared with San Diego County and California
| Census figure | San Diego | San Diego County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 20% | 20% | 22% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 8.6% | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.4% | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 24% | 22% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6% | 5.5% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $80,124 | $78,324 | — |
Older residents in towns around San Diego
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa, CA | 7.3 mi | 9,437 | 19% |
| Lemon Grove, CA | 8.2 mi | 4,042 | 31% |
| Santee, CA | 9.1 mi | 9,812 | 24% |
| El Cajon, CA | 10 mi | 15,161 | 31% |
| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, CA | 10 mi | 4,223 | 17% |
| La Presa, CA | 10 mi | 5,288 | 22% |
Home health agencies serving San Diego
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Home Health Inc | San Diego, CA | 1.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (858) 541-2000 |
| Health Plus Home Health Care Inc | San Diego, CA | 2.5 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (619) 223-2779 |
| Advantage Health Systems | San Diego, CA | 7.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (858) 433-0469 |
| Trio Home Health Care Of San Diego Inc | Encinitas, CA | 18 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (760) 632-8746 |
| Archer Health Inc | Carlsbad, CA | 26 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 689-5049 |
| Big Vine Home Health Services, Inc | Stanton, CA | 84 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (714) 622-8338 |
Nursing homes near San Diego
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Bernardy Center D/P SNF | San Diego, CA | 1.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 43 | (858) 966-5833 |
| The Shores Post-Acute | San Diego, CA | 1.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 305 | (858) 277-6460 |
| Kearny Mesa Convalescent And Nursing Home | San Diego, CA | 2.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 98 | (858) 278-8121 |
Straight-line miles from the center of San Diego. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in San Diego
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 22% of the $6,677 monthly median income of San Diego 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in San Diego: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in San Diego?
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 22% of the $6,677 monthly median income of San Diego 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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Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
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- Parkinson’s Care in La Mesa, CA
- Parkinson’s Care in Lemon Grove, CA
- Parkinson’s Care in Santee, CA
- Parkinson’s Care in El Cajon, CA
- Parkinson’s Care in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, CA
- Parkinson’s Care in La Presa, CA
- Parkinson’s Care in National City, CA
- Parkinson’s Care in Coronado, CA
- Parkinson’s Care in Spring Valley, CA
- Parkinson’s Care in Bostonia, CA
- Parkinson’s Care in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
- Parkinson’s Care in Eucalyptus Hills, CA
- Parkinson’s Care in Winter Gardens, CA
- Parkinson’s Care in Bonita, CA
- Parkinson’s Care in Fairbanks Ranch, CA
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- Medication Reminders in San Diego
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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.
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