Parkinson's Care in Somerton, AZ: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Somerton, AZ: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Yuma County)

9.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.4% in Yuma County)

1,625

residents 65 or older (11% of Somerton)

5

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

222 Somerton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 22% in Yuma County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

151 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.3%).

Medicare lists 5 home health agencies serving Somerton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Somerton compared with Yuma County and Arizona

Census figure	Somerton	Yuma County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.3%	7.4%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.8%	5.0%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	11%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	5.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,079	$48,331	—

Older residents in towns around Somerton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
San Luis, AZ	8.2 mi	3,760	29%
Avenue B and C, AZ	8.4 mi	750	35%
Yuma, AZ	12 mi	17,623	23%
Fortuna Foothills, AZ	18 mi	13,101	19%
Wellton, AZ	28 mi	1,316	18%
Holtville, CA	42 mi	991	24%

Home health agencies serving Somerton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Yuma, AZ	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 341-1300
Acacia Home Health, Inc.	Yuma, AZ	7.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 726-9163
Enhabit Home Health	Yuma, AZ	7.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 239-6500
Caring Touch Home Care, LLC	Yuma, AZ	7.6 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 783-2188
Unicare Healthcare, Inc	Yuma, AZ	7.6 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 276-3507

Nursing homes near Somerton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Yuma Nursing Center	Yuma, AZ	6.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(928) 726-6700
Life Care Center Of Yuma	Yuma, AZ	6.5 mi	2 of 5	128	(928) 344-0425
Welbrook Yuma Opco LLC	Yuma, AZ	6.8 mi	5 of 5	41	(928) 256-4066

Straight-line miles from the center of Somerton. 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 Somerton

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $2,840 monthly median income of Somerton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Somerton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Somerton?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $2,840 monthly median income of Somerton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 Somerton, AZ