In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Scotts Valley, CA
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Parkinson’s Care in Scotts Valley, CA: the local picture
520 Scotts Valley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 15% in Santa Cruz County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
194 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.0%).
Medicare lists 20 home health agencies serving Scotts Valley ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Scotts Valley compared with Santa Cruz County and California
| Census figure | Scotts Valley | Santa Cruz County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 19% | 15% | 22% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 10% | 6.8% | 9.3% |
| Residents 65 or older | 23% | 19% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 33% | 26% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.8% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $91,776 | $85,666 | — |
Older residents in towns around Scotts Valley
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felton, CA | 4.0 mi | 811 | 14% |
| Ben Lomond, CA | 4.5 mi | 1,476 | 17% |
| Live Oak, CA | 5.1 mi | 3,465 | 20% |
| Soquel, CA | 5.3 mi | 2,426 | 11% |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 5.8 mi | 9,295 | 13% |
| Capitola, CA | 6.3 mi | 2,401 | 15% |
Home health agencies serving Scotts Valley
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helenium Home Health, Inc. | San Jose, CA | 24 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (408) 326-2971 |
| Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc | Sacramento, CA | 103 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 476-3205 |
| Premier Home Health Providers Inc. | San Jose, CA | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (408) 286-1199 |
| Majestic Home Health | Morgan Hill, CA | 21 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (408) 779-0100 |
| South Springs Home Health Care | San Jose, CA | 24 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (408) 883-4460 |
| Best Home Health Providers, Inc | Hayward, CA | 40 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 783-1274 |
Nursing homes near Scotts Valley
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Grove Post Acute | Santa Cruz, CA | 5.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 144 | (831) 479-9000 |
| Santa Cruz Post Acute | Santa Cruz, CA | 5.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 149 | (831) 475-4055 |
| Pacific Coast Manor | Capitola, CA | 6.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 99 | (831) 476-0770 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Scotts Valley. 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 Scotts Valley
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 19% of the $7,648 monthly median income of Scotts Valley 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Parkinson’s Care in Scotts Valley: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Scotts Valley?
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 19% of the $7,648 monthly median income of Scotts Valley 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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