In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Santa Barbara, CA
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Parkinson’s Care in Santa Barbara, CA: the local picture
2,645 Santa Barbara residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 19% in Santa Barbara County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
1,451 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.2%).
Medicare lists 63 home health agencies serving Santa Barbara ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Santa Barbara compared with Santa Barbara County and California
| Census figure | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 15% | 19% | 22% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 8.2% | 7.8% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.3% | 7.2% | 9.3% |
| Residents 65 or older | 21% | 17% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 31% | 26% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.9% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $83,371 | $81,399 | — |
Older residents in towns around Santa Barbara
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montecito, CA | 4.7 mi | 3,021 | 11% |
| Eastern Goleta Valley, CA | 4.9 mi | 6,940 | 16% |
| University of California-Santa Barbara, CA | 7.6 mi | 79 | 0.0% |
| Isla Vista, CA | 8.4 mi | 326 | 28% |
| Goleta, CA | 8.6 mi | 5,293 | 18% |
| Carpinteria, CA | 12 mi | 3,174 | 13% |
Home health agencies serving Santa Barbara
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intra Care Home Health Sfv Inc. | Calabasas, CA | 63 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 609-8884 |
| Be Healthy Home Health Care, Inc | Mission Hills, CA | 72 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (818) 798-5530 |
| Access Tlc Home Health Care | San Fernando, CA | 73 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (818) 551-1900 |
| First Signature Home Health Care, Inc. | Glendale, CA | 86 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (760) 254-8460 |
| Assisted Home Health | Santa Barbara, CA | 1.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (805) 569-2000 |
| Hand In Heart Home Health Inc | Ventura, CA | 29 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (805) 814-8911 |
Nursing homes near Santa Barbara
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Californian | Santa Barbara, CA | 1.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 68 | (805) 682-1355 |
| Mission Park Healthcare Center | Santa Barbara, CA | 1.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 138 | (805) 682-7443 |
| Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility | Santa Barbara, CA | 2.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 63 | (805) 687-0701 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara
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 21% of the $6,948 monthly median income of Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Santa Barbara?
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 21% of the $6,948 monthly median income of Santa Barbara 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 Isla Vista, CA
- Parkinson’s Care in Goleta, CA
- Parkinson’s Care in Carpinteria, CA
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- Nursing Assistants in Santa Barbara
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- Stroke Recovery Support in Santa Barbara
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- Medication Reminders in Santa Barbara
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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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