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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in San Fernando, CA: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Los Angeles County)

9.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10.0% in Los Angeles County)

3,213

residents 65 or older (14% of San Fernando)

282

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

670 San Fernando residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 23% in Los Angeles County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

296 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.4%).

Medicare lists 282 home health agencies serving San Fernando ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

San Fernando compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	San Fernando	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.4%	10.0%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.9%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,564	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around San Fernando

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Burbank, CA	9.3 mi	17,069	28%
Santa Clarita, CA	9.6 mi	31,074	20%
Stevenson Ranch, CA	11 mi	2,106	19%
La Crescenta-Montrose, CA	12 mi	3,718	13%
Glendale, CA	13 mi	36,149	34%
West Hollywood, CA	14 mi	5,865	38%

Home health agencies serving San Fernando

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Access Tlc Home Health Care	San Fernando, CA	0.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 551-1900
All For One Home Health	North Hills, CA	4.2 mi	5 of 5	—	(800) 270-1518
Star World Home Health Care Services, Inc.	Van Nuys, CA	6.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 994-2224
Valencia Home Health Care, LLC	Canyon Country, CA	8.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(661) 424-9590
Universal Care Group, Inc	Glendale, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 937-9420
Cvhcare Los Angeles	Woodland Hills, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 284-2638

Nursing homes near San Fernando

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Grove Post-Acute Care Center	Sylmar, CA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	75	(818) 361-0191
Maclay Healthcare Center	Sylmar, CA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	141	(818) 361-4455
Ararat Nursing Facility	Mission Hills, CA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	254	(818) 837-1800

Straight-line miles from the center of San Fernando. 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 San Fernando

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 23% of the $6,464 monthly median income of San Fernando 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 San Fernando: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in San Fernando?

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 23% of the $6,464 monthly median income of San Fernando 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 San Fernando, CA