In-Home Parkinson’s Care in San Luis Obispo, CA
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Parkinson’s Care in San Luis Obispo, CA: the local picture
1,545 San Luis Obispo residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 17% in San Luis Obispo County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
707 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).
Medicare lists 25 home health agencies serving San Luis Obispo ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
San Luis Obispo compared with San Luis Obispo County and California
| Census figure | San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 22% | 17% | 22% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 10% | 7.2% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.0% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 22% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 34% | 25% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.8% | 3.8% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $74,409 | $80,261 | — |
Older residents in towns around San Luis Obispo
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University, CA | 2.8 mi | 6 | 0.0% |
| Pismo Beach, CA | 7.8 mi | 2,621 | 14% |
| Los Osos, CA | 9.2 mi | 4,107 | 14% |
| Grover Beach, CA | 10 mi | 2,249 | 13% |
| Arroyo Grande, CA | 11 mi | 5,035 | 23% |
| Oceano, CA | 12 mi | 1,956 | 17% |
Home health agencies serving San Luis Obispo
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dignity Health Home Health | Santa Maria, CA | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (805) 739-3830 |
| Superior Home Health | Lompoc, CA | 44 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (805) 430-8767 |
| Janus Home Health, Inc. | Glendale, CA | 158 mi | 4.5 of 5 | — | (818) 660-6804 |
| Guardian Angel Home Care Of San Luis Obispo, LLC | San Luis Obispo, CA | 1.0 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (248) 678-9078 |
| Arka Home Health Care, Inc | Burbank, CA | 153 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 739-0038 |
| Vaga Medical | Tarzana, CA | 143 mi | 3.5 of 5 | — | (800) 850-2082 |
Nursing homes near San Luis Obispo
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Transitional Care | San Luis Obispo, CA | 1.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 23 | (805) 545-7575 |
| Mission View Health Center | San Luis Obispo, CA | 1.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 162 | (805) 543-0210 |
| San Luis Post Acute Center | San Luis Obispo, CA | 1.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 162 | (805) 544-5100 |
Straight-line miles from the center of San Luis Obispo. 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 Luis Obispo
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 24% of the $6,201 monthly median income of San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in San Luis Obispo?
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 24% of the $6,201 monthly median income of San Luis Obispo 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.
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