Parkinson's Care in South Gate, CA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in South Gate, CA: the local picture

24%

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

8.2%

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

11,344

residents 65 or older (12% of South Gate)

357

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

2,671 South Gate residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 23% in Los Angeles County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

932 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.2%).

Medicare lists 357 home health agencies serving South Gate ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

South Gate compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	South Gate	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	10.0%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,080	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around South Gate

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lynwood, CA	1.5 mi	6,307	22%
Cudahy, CA	1.5 mi	1,889	20%
Walnut Park, CA	2.4 mi	2,160	32%
Bell, CA	2.6 mi	3,718	31%
Bell Gardens, CA	2.6 mi	3,652	31%
Huntington Park, CA	2.8 mi	6,112	30%

Home health agencies serving South Gate

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Excell Home Care Inc	Paramount, CA	3.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 988-3370
Reliance Home Health Services	Paramount, CA	3.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 630-8783
Home Care Excellence Health Services, Inc	Cerritos, CA	8.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 860-3424
S N E Home Health Care Services	Whittier, CA	9.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 325-5335
Western States Homehealth Care Agency, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(310) 672-4581
Livingstone Home Health Services, Inc	Buena Park, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(714) 994-6329

Nursing homes near South Gate

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
California Post-Acute Care	Lynwood, CA	1.2 mi	1 of 5	130	(310) 639-4623
Lynwood Post Acute Care Center	Lynwood, CA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	99	(310) 537-2500
Granada Post Acute	Lynwood, CA	1.2 mi	3 of 5	98	(310) 638-9377

Straight-line miles from the center of South Gate. 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 South Gate

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 35% of the $4,173 monthly median income of South Gate 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 South Gate: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in South Gate?

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 35% of the $4,173 monthly median income of South Gate 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 South Gate, CA